salmón
everyday
Salmon in Mexican Spanish is salmón, written with an accent on the ó. The word is masculine, so you say el salmón.
It is a popular fish in restaurants and sushi places. You order it a la plancha, al horno or ahumado for smoked salmon.
Meaning: the pink fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The stress falls on the last syllable, so it sounds like "sal-MOHN", with a clear n at the end.
Did you know?
- The word salmón is also a color name in Spanish, as in una camisa color salmón.
Examples in context
- Quiero salmón a la plancha con verduras.I want grilled salmon with vegetables.
- Compré salmón ahumado para el desayuno.I bought smoked salmon for breakfast.
Example conversation
Iván orders dinner at a restaurant in Monterrey.
- Mesero¿Ya sabe qué va a pedir?Do you know what you will order?
- IvánSí, el salmón a la plancha.Yes, the grilled salmon.
- MeseroExcelente elección.Excellent choice.
