How to Say "fishbone" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fishbone” is “espina” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
technical term for fish skeleton parts
Examples
Este filete de pescado no tiene espinas.
This fish fillet has no bones.
Cuidado al comer, que el salmón tiene una espina pequeña.
Careful while eating, the salmon has a small bone.
Tengo una espina clavada en la garganta.
I have a fishbone stuck in my throat.
Bones: Hueso vs. Espina
In Spanish, we use 'hueso' for mammals and birds, but 'espina' for fish. Never call a fish bone a 'hueso'.
The Fish Bone Error
Mistake: “Comí un hueso de pescado.”
Correction: Say 'Comí una espina de pescado'. Fish bones have their own special word!
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