How to Say "carp" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “carp” is “carpa” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the species of fish
Examples
Hay muchas carpas en este estanque.
There are many carp in this pond.
Pescamos una carpa enorme en el río.
We caught a huge carp in the river.
La carpa koi es muy popular en los jardines japoneses.
The koi carp is very popular in Japanese gardens.
Fish Names
Like many animals in Spanish, the name is fixed as feminine ('la carpa') even if the specific fish is male.
Carpa vs. Pez
Mistake: “Using 'carpa' to mean any fish.”
Correction: 'Carpa' is a specific species. Use 'pez' for a generic fish swimming or 'pescado' for a fish you are eating.
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