salmón
“salmón” means “salmon” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
salmon
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El salmón nada río arriba para poner sus huevos.
A2The salmon swims upriver to lay its eggs.
Voy a pedir salmón a la plancha con verduras.
A1I'm going to order grilled salmon with vegetables.
El salmón ahumado es delicioso en el desayuno.
A2Smoked salmon is delicious for breakfast.
salmon-colored
Also: salmon pink
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Ella lleva un vestido salmón precioso.
A2She is wearing a beautiful salmon-colored dress.
Pintaron las paredes de un tono salmón suave.
B1They painted the walls a soft salmon tone.
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If you want to describe several shirts as being salmon-colored, what is the most natural way to say it?
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From the Latin word 'salmo', which researchers believe comes from 'salire' (to leap), because salmon are known for jumping over obstacles in rivers.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'salmón' have a feminine form?
No. The word is always masculine ('el salmón'). If you need to specify it's a female fish, you use 'el salmón hembra'.
Why does 'salmón' have an accent mark?
In Spanish, words that end in 'n', 's', or a vowel and are stressed on the final syllable must have an accent mark. Without it, the stress would wrongly fall on the first syllable.