How to Say "spiny lobster" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spiny lobster” is “langosta” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
specifically the type without large claws common in warmer waters
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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