fish

US /fɪʃ/

UK /fɪʃ/

pez, pescado

a limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water

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We caught a big fish in the lake.

Pescamos un gran pez en el lago.

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Many different types of fish live in the ocean.

Muchos tipos diferentes de peces viven en el océano.

pescado

the flesh of fish used as food

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We had grilled fish for dinner.

Cenamos pescado a la parrilla.

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This restaurant serves fresh local fish.

Este restaurante sirve pescado fresco local.

pescar

catch or try to catch fish

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He likes to fish in the river on weekends.

Le gusta pescar en el río los fines de semana.

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They went out early to fish for salmon.

Salieron temprano a pescar salmón.

buscar, sonsacar

try to obtain something by indirect or subtle means

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She was fishing for compliments about her new dress.

Estaba buscando cumplidos sobre su nuevo vestido.

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He was fishing for information about the company's plans.

Estaba buscando información sobre los planes de la empresa.