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fish and shellfish

[/fɪʃ ənd ˈʃɛlfɪʃ/]
noun
peixes e frutos do mar
1. Aquatic animals used as food, including both fish (vertebrates with gills) and shellfish (invertebrates with shells such as shrimp, crabs, and mollusks)
The restaurant specializes in fresh fish and shellfish dishes.
O restaurante se especializa em pratos de peixes e frutos do mar frescos.
2. Seafood products collectively, often used in culinary contexts
Fish and shellfish are excellent sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Peixes e frutos do mar são excelentes fontes de proteína e ácidos graxos ômega-3.
Synonyms
seafoodaquatic foodmarine products
Antonyms
meatpoultryland animals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peixes e frutos do mar
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
peixes e frutos do mar
standard usage; coastal region with strong seafood culture
São Paulo
peixes e frutos do mar
standard usage in culinary and commercial contexts
Portugal
peixe e marisco
Portuguese variation; 'marisco' is the preferred term for shellfish in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

something smells fishy
like a fish out of water
cold as a fish
bigger fish to fry
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