How to Say "seafood" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “seafood” is “marisco” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me encanta la paella de marisco.
I love seafood paella.
En este restaurante sirven el marisco muy fresco.
They serve very fresh shellfish in this restaurant.
Tengo alergia al marisco, así que prefiero comer carne.
I'm allergic to seafood, so I prefer to eat meat.
Collective vs. Individual
You can use 'marisco' in the singular to talk about seafood as a general food category, or 'mariscos' in the plural to refer to different types or individual pieces.
Marisco vs. Pescado
In Spanish, 'marisco' only refers to shellfish (like shrimp, crab, or mussels). For fish with fins and scales, you must use the word 'pescado'.
The 'Seafood' Confusion
Mistake: “Ordering 'marisco' when you want a salmon fillet.”
Correction: Say 'pescado' for fish. 'Marisco' is strictly for things with shells or legs (crustaceans and mollusks).
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