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tuna in Spanish

tuna in Spanish is atún, nopal, tuna — tuna means a large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.

tuna in Spanish

atún
noun
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.
nopal
noun
The prickly pear, a type of cactus native to Mexico in the genus Opuntia.
tuna
noun
The fruit of the cactus.

What does "tuna" mean?

  1. noun A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.
    "They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner."
  2. noun The prickly pear cactus, or its edible fruit.
    "Street vendors in Mexico City sell chilled tuna slices with lime and chili."
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tuna in a sentence

  • They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner.
  • Canned tuna is a cheap, protein-rich pantry staple.
  • Street vendors in Mexico City sell chilled tuna slices with lime and chili.

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What is "tuna" in Spanish?

"tuna" in Spanish is atún, nopal, tuna. tuna means: A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.

How do you use "tuna" in a sentence?

Example: "They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner." In Spanish, "tuna" is atún, nopal, tuna.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "tuna": atún, nopal, tuna.

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