How to Say "lobster" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lobster” is “langosta” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the sea creature often served as food
Examples
Pedimos una langosta para compartir en el restaurante.
We ordered a lobster to share at the restaurant.
La langosta vive en el fondo del océano.
The lobster lives on the ocean floor.
Always Feminine
Even if the lobster is male, the word is always 'la langosta.' To specify, you would say 'la langosta macho' or 'la langosta hembra.'
Lobster vs. Shrimp
Mistake: “Using 'langosta' for small shrimp.”
Correction: Use 'camarón' or 'gamba' for small shrimp; 'langosta' is the large sea creature.
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