Los Mariscos

Today’s Spanish word of the day adds a little more to the last discussion about FISH words.

los mariscos

mah-reess-kohss

(shellfish and mollusks)

Mariscos are shellfish like langostas (lobsters) plus mollusks like pulpo (octopus) and calamares (squid).

 
 

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