← Back to Fala2Mea type of fish (mullet); smooth surface
1. A common name for fish of the family Mugilidae, especially the striped mullet
The fisherman caught several lisas in the estuary.
O pescador apanhou várias lisas no estuário.
2. A smooth or polished surface (less common usage)
The table had a lisa finish.
A mesa tinha um acabamento liso.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lisa
Common term for mullet fish in coastal regions
Portugal
lisa
Traditional name for mullet, widely used in Portuguese fishing communities
Northeast Brazil
lisa
Important food fish in regional cuisine
Related Idioms & Phrases
carne de lisa - mullet meat used in Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine
pesca de lisa - mullet fishing
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