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marisco

mah-REES-koh/maˈɾisko/

“marisco” means “seafood” in Spanish (specifically shellfish, crustaceans, and mollusks).

seafood

Also: shellfish
NounmA2
Latin America
A colorful arrangement of a cooked lobster, a few clams, and a shrimp on a simple plate.

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Me encanta la paella de marisco.

A1

I love seafood paella.

En este restaurante sirven el marisco muy fresco.

A2

They serve very fresh shellfish in this restaurant.

Tengo alergia al marisco, así que prefiero comer carne.

B1

I'm allergic to seafood, so I prefer to eat meat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • frutos del mar (fruits of the sea)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • marisco fresco – fresh seafood
  • plato de marisco – seafood dish
  • alergia al marisco – seafood allergy

Idioms & Expressions

  • ponerse como un marisco – to get very sunburned/red

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "marisco" in Spanish:

seafood→shellfish→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: marisco

Question 1 of 3

If you are eating a plate of grilled salmon, are you eating 'marisco'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
marisquería(seafood restaurant) — Noun
mariscada(seafood platter/feast) — Noun
mariscar(to gather shellfish) — Verb
marisquero(seafood seller or hunter) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
discoriscoarenisco
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'mar' (sea), combined with the suffix '-isco' which indicates a relationship or belonging to something.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mariscoItalian: mollusco (related concept)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'marisco' include octopus and squid?

Yes! In culinary terms, 'marisco' includes crustaceans (shrimp/crab), mollusks (clams/mussels), and cephalopods (octopus/squid).

Is it 'marisco' or 'mariscos'?

Both are correct. 'Marisco' is often used for the general category of food (like 'fruit'), while 'mariscos' often refers to the specific items on the plate.

Is 'marisco' a masculine or feminine word?

It is a masculine noun. You should always use 'el' or 'los' with it (el marisco).