How to Say “Sole Fish” in Portuguese

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peixe-linguado
The English phrase "sole fish" is translated into Portuguese as peixe-linguado.
This phrase refers to a specific type of flatfish that is commonly used as food.

Did you know?

  • There is a linguistic distinction in Portugal between linguado and other flatfish like solha, even though both might be translated as 'sole' in English.
  • The word linguado comes from língua, meaning 'tongue'. This refers to the fish's shape, which is long and slender like a human tongue.
  • The term peixe is so broad that in some Portuguese dialects, it can be used generically to refer to any seafood, including crustaceans.

Examples in context

  • O peixe-linguado está muito fresco hoje.
    The sole fish is very fresh today.
  • Você prefere peixe-linguado ou salmão?
    Do you prefer sole fish or salmon?

Example conversation

Camila and Gabriel are looking at a restaurant menu.

  1. Camila

    Gabriel, o que você quer pedir?
    Gabriel, what do you want to order?
  2. Gabriel

    Eu vou querer o peixe-linguado.
    I will have the sole fish.
  3. Camila

    Essa é uma ótima escolha.
    That is a great choice.
  4. Gabriel

    Eu adoro esse peixe.
    I love this fish.
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