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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?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Pez' Plural Rule
When you make 'pez' plural, you change the final letter 'z' to 'c' before adding '-es'. So, one 'pez' becomes many 'peces'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Pez and Pescado
Mistake: "Using 'pez' when talking about food ('Quiero comer pez')."
Correction: Use 'pescado' (fish as food). 'Pez' is the living animal. 'Quiero comer pescado'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the Context
Think of 'pez' as the creature swimming happily in the sea, and 'pescado' as what you order at a restaurant.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pez
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'pez'?
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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.