pesca
“pesca” means “fishing” in Spanish (the activity or sport).
fishing, catch
Also: fishery
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Fuimos de pesca en el mar Caribe y fue muy divertido.
A2We went fishing in the Caribbean Sea and it was a lot of fun.
La pesca de hoy fue tan buena que tenemos suficiente para toda la semana.
B1Today's catch was so good that we have enough for the whole week.
El gobierno regula la pesca industrial para proteger las especies.
B2The government regulates industrial fishing to protect the species.
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Quick Quiz: pesca
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'pesca' to describe the activity?
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The word 'pesca' comes from the Spanish verb 'pescar' (to fish), which in turn traces back to the Latin verb *piscārī*, meaning 'to fish'. This is directly related to the Latin word for fish, *piscis*.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pesca' (fishing) related to the word for the fruit, 'peach'?
Yes, Spanish uses the exact same word, 'pesca,' for 'peach'! However, they are two different words that just happen to look and sound alike. The 'fishing' word comes from Latin for 'fish,' while the 'peach' word comes from a completely different Latin root meaning 'Persian apple'.
How do I know if 'pesca' means the activity or the result (the catch)?
Context helps a lot. If you use it with a verb like 'ir' (Vamos de pesca), it means the activity. If you use it with adjectives like 'buena' or 'mala' (Tuvimos una buena pesca), it usually refers to the result or the amount of fish caught.