pescar
/pesˈkaɾ/
The English phrase "rippin lips" can be translated to the Spanish word pescar.
In Spanish, pescar is a slang term used to describe the act of catching fish.
How do you pronounce it?
/pesˈkaɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'rippin lips' is a very specific English fishing slang, if you use the literal translation rompiendo labios in Spanish, people will think you are talking about a physical injury to one's mouth.
- While pescar is the general term, Spanish speakers often use está picando to describe when the fish are actually biting.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to the coast.
- MaríaMateo, ¿tienes tiempo para ir a pescar?Mateo, do you have time to go fishing?
- MateoSí, María, me encantaría ir.Yes, María, I would love to go.
- MaríaPerfecto, prepararé todo el equipo.Perfect, I will prepare all the gear.
- MateoGenial, espero que podamos pescar mucho.Great, I hope we can catch a lot of fish.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pescar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.