How to Say "sardine" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sardine” is “sardina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta comer sardinas asadas con limón.
I like eating grilled sardines with lemon.
Compramos tres latas de sardinas en el mercado.
We bought three cans of sardines at the market.
El autobús iba tan lleno que estábamos como sardinas en lata.
The bus was so full that we were packed like sardines.
Always Feminine
Even if you are talking about a male fish, the word 'sardina' is always feminine. You use 'la sardina' or 'las sardinas' regardless of the fish's biological sex.
Using the Plural for Food
When talking about eating them as a dish, Spanish speakers usually use the plural 'sardinas' rather than the singular, unless they are literally talking about one single fish.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “Me gusta el sardina.”
Correction: Me gusta la sardina (or las sardinas). Spanish nouns ending in -a are almost always feminine.
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