salvaje
/salˈbaxe/
The English phrase 'wild caught' is translated into Spanish as salvaje.
salvaje is used to describe something that is wild caught. For formal contexts, you may also use the phrases capturado en la naturaleza or obtenido de forma silvestre.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /salˈbaxe/.
Did you know?
- When referring to animals that have returned to a wild state after being domesticated, Spanish speakers often use asilvestrado instead of salvaje.
- The word salvaje shares a common ancestor with the English word 'savage', as both trace back to the concept of being 'of the woods'.
Examples in context
- Este salmón es salvaje.This salmon is wild caught.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a local fish market.
- Alejandro¿Es este pescado salvaje?Is this fish wild caught?
- MaríaSí, es de pesca salvaje.Yes, it is wild caught.
- AlejandroMe parece que es muy fresco.It seems very fresh to me.
- MaríaPor eso es tan popular.That is why it is so popular.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry salvaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salvaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
