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whiting in Spanish

whiting in Spanish is merlán, plegonero — whiting means a small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish.

whiting in Spanish

merlán
noun
A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).
plegonero
noun
A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

What does "whiting" mean?

  1. noun A small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish.
    "The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning."
  2. noun A fine white chalk powder used in paints, putty, and whitewash.
    "The glazier mixed whiting into the putty to firm it up."

whiting in a sentence

  • The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning.
  • The glazier mixed whiting into the putty to firm it up.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whiting" in Spanish?

"whiting" in Spanish is merlán, plegonero. whiting means: A small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish.

How do you use "whiting" in a sentence?

Example: "The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning." In Spanish, "whiting" is merlán, plegonero.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "whiting": merlán, plegonero.

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