langostinos
/lanɡostinos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "prawns" is translated into Spanish as langostinos.
langostinos refers to large shrimp-like crustaceans that are eaten as seafood.
What does it mean word for word?
The word langostinos is a diminutive form of langosta, which means lobster.
Which one should you use?
While langostinos refers to larger prawns, gambas is the more common term for smaller shrimp.
How does it change in a sentence?
langostinos is the masculine plural form used to refer to multiple prawns, while the singular form is langostino.
How do you pronounce it?
/lanɡostinos/
Did you know?
- The word langosta is a cognate of the English 'lobster', but in certain Spanish-speaking regions, it can also refer to a 'locust' or the plague of insects.
- In many parts of Latin America, you might not hear the word langostinos used for prawns at all. Instead, people often use the word camarones to describe almost all types of shrimp and prawns.
- While English speakers often use 'shrimp' and 'prawns' somewhat interchangeably, a Spanish menu in Spain uses gambas and langostinos to create a strict hierarchy of size and price.
Examples in context
- Los langostinos no me sientan bien.Prawns don't agree with me.This sentence is useful for talking about how the food affects your well-being with langostinos.Tatoeba #4375254 by pchamorro, translation #65305 by CK
- ¿Quieres comer langostinos?Do you want to eat prawns?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they want to eat langostinos.Tatoeba #6594423 by UsuarioX, translation #941437 by pllim
- Los cangrejos, las langostas, los cangrejos de río, las gambas y los langostinos son todos crustáceos.Crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp and prawns are all crustaceans.This sentence is useful for listing different types of crustaceans including langostinos.Tatoeba #10106257 by manufrutos, translation #10098378 by CK
- Me gustaría ordenar camarones al ajillo, por favor.I would like to order garlic prawns, please.
- Vamos a preparar una paella con langostinos.We're going to make a paella with prawns.
- En este restaurante hacen las mejores gambas al ajillo.They make the best garlic prawns in this restaurant.
- Mi abuela siempre prepara una deliciosa ensalada de camaritas.My grandmother always makes a delicious salad with small prawns.
- Quisiera camarones, por favor.I would like some prawns, please.
- ¿Tienen langostinos en el menú?Do you have prawns on the menu?
- paella de mariscos con gambasSeafood paella with prawns
- tacos de camaronesPrawn tacos
- causa de camaronesMashed potato dish with prawns
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a menu in a seafood restaurant.
- ElenaEstos langostinos parecen muy frescos.These prawns look very fresh.
- DanielSí, son la especialidad de la casa.Yes, they are the house specialty.
- Elena¿Pedimos una ración de langostinos?Shall we order a portion of prawns?
- DanielMe parece una idea excelente, Elena.That sounds like an excellent idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
