How to Say “With Fish” in Spanish

con pescado
/kon peskado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "with fish" is translated into Spanish as con pescado.
Con pescado is a neutral expression to indicate 'with fish.'

Did you know?

  • The word pescado specifically refers to fish that has been caught or processed, whereas pez refers to fish that is still swimming in the water.
  • While con pescado is used for meals, the term pescado is a participle meaning 'fished'. This reflects the action of the catch rather than the animal itself.
  • In some coastal regions of Spain and Latin America, ordering something con pescado might be ambiguous because people distinguish between pescado (fish) and mariscos (shellfish).

Examples in context

  • Como cuscús con pescado.
    I eat couscous with fish.
    This sentence shows how to use con pescado when describing eating couscous.
    Tatoeba #13506868 by Seael, translation #8387596 by Amastan
  • Tom come arroz todos los días, o con pescado o con pechuga de pollo.
    Tom eats rice every day either with fish or with chicken breast.
    This sentence illustrates how to use con pescado when providing options for eating rice.
    Tatoeba #13976819 by mervert1, translation #13976808 by maaster
  • Me gustaría una ensalada con pescado, por favor.
    I would like a salad with fish, please.
  • El plato principal está acompañado de pescado fresco.
    The main dish is served with fresh fish.
  • El menú de hoy es arroz con pescadito.
    Today's menu is rice with fish.
  • El sushi viene con pescado crudo.
    The sushi comes with raw fish.
  • ¿Has probado el arroz con pescado ahumado?
    Have you tried rice with smoked fish?

Example conversation

Lucía and Mateo are looking at a restaurant menu.

  1. Lucía

    Mateo, ¿prefieres la pasta con carne o con pescado?
    Mateo, do you prefer the pasta with meat or with fish?
  2. Mateo

    Prefiero la pasta con pescado.
    I prefer the pasta with fish.
  3. Lucía

    Yo también, suena muy rico.
    Me too, it sounds very tasty.
  4. Mateo

    Entonces pidamos dos platos con pescado.
    Then let's order two dishes with fish.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, pescado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
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