perca
/ˈpeɾka/
The English phrase "perch fish" is translated into Spanish as perca.
perca refers to a type of fish found in both freshwater and saltwater environments that is commonly used as food.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeɾka/
Did you know?
- While perca is the correct technical term, many coastal fishermen will use entirely different colloquialisms when trading at the docks. Using the formal term might actually make you sound like a tourist rather than a local.
- Depending on the specific species and the country, a person asking for perca might be directed toward lubina or róbalo instead.
- The Spanish word perca shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'perch', both tracing back to the Greek word πέρκη.
Examples in context
- Me encanta cocinar la perca a la parrilla.I love cooking perch fish on the grill.
- La perca es muy sabrosa.The perch is very tasty.
- Compré una perca fresca en el mercado.I bought a fresh perch at the market.
- ¿Prefieres el salmón o la perca?Do you prefer salmon or perch?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Daniel¿Qué vamos a cenar hoy, Lucía?What are we having for dinner today, Lucía?
- LucíaTengo una perca para cocinar.I have a perch to cook.
- Daniel¡Perfecto! Me encanta la perca.Perfect! I love perch.
- LucíaEntonces la prepararé con limón.Then I will prepare it with lemon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
