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How do you say "shellfish" in Spanish (Latin America)?
los mariscos
In Spanish (Latin America), "shellfish" is los mariscos.
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Pronunciation
Think of "los mariscos" as LOHS mah-RREES-kohs spoken fast, with the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable and no silent letters ignored.
Grammar notes
los mariscos is masculine. Its plural is mariscos.
Example sentence
El restaurante es famoso por sus mariscos.
The restaurant is famous for its shellfish.
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How to remember los mariscos
The ending of "los mariscos" rhymes loosely with other words you already know, so notice how it sliding into that same rhyming family in your head.
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Questions about los mariscos
How do you pronounce los mariscos?
Think of "los mariscos" as LOHS mah-RREES-kohs spoken fast, with the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable and no silent letters ignored.
Is los mariscos masculine or feminine?
los mariscos is masculine. los mariscos is masculine. Its plural is mariscos.
How is los mariscos used in Spanish (Latin America)?
los mariscos is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El restaurante es famoso por sus mariscos. (The restaurant is famous for its shellfish.).
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