pez
“pez” means “fish” in Spanish (living animal in water).
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Vimos un pez muy grande nadando cerca de la orilla.
A1We saw a very big fish swimming near the shore.
El pez dorado es una mascota popular en acuarios.
A2The goldfish is a popular pet in aquariums.
¿Cuántos peces crees que hay en este lago?
B1How many fish do you think there are in this lake?
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Which sentence correctly uses 'pez'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *piscis*, which means 'fish.' This root is also the origin of words like 'piscina' (swimming pool) in Spanish, and 'piscine' in English (though less common).
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as Old Spanish *peçe*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'pez' y 'pescado'?
The difference is simple: 'pez' is the animal while it is alive and swimming in the water. 'Pescado' is the animal after it has been caught and is prepared as food. You catch a 'pez' and you eat 'pescado'.
¿Por qué el plural de 'pez' es 'peces'?
In Spanish, when a word ends in 'z', you must change that 'z' to 'c' before adding '-es' to make it plural. This is a common spelling rule that keeps the 's' sound consistent, even though the spelling changes.