crayfish in Spanish

crayfish in Spanish is cangrejo de río, cangrejo, cigala — crayfish means a small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums.

crayfish in Spanish

cangrejo de río

noun

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

cangrejo

noun

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

cigala

noun

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

pigua fluvial

noun

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

What does "crayfish" mean?

noun A small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums.
"They caught crayfish in the creek with a simple net."
noun In some regions, a marine spiny lobster.
"South African "crayfish" on menus usually refers to a type of rock lobster."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

crayfish in a sentence

They caught crayfish in the creek with a simple net.
The restaurant served crayfish tails in a spicy sauce.
South African "crayfish" on menus usually refers to a type of rock lobster.

Similar words in Spanish

crawfish

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crayfish" in Spanish?

"crayfish" in Spanish is cangrejo de río, cangrejo, cigala. crayfish means: A small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums.

How do you use "crayfish" in a sentence?

Example: "They caught crayfish in the creek with a simple net." In Spanish, "crayfish" is cangrejo de río, cangrejo, cigala.

Are there other ways to say "crayfish" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "crayfish": cangrejo de río, cangrejo, cigala, pigua fluvial.

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