What is the Spanish word for "shellfish"?

Learn how to say "shellfish" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

shellfish

Spanish

mariscos

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Alternative translations of "shellfish"

moluscos
crustáceos

Examples of how to use "shellfish" in Spanish

English
My sister is allergic to shellfish.
Spanish
Mi hermana es alérgica a los mariscos.
English
She cannot eat shellfish because of allergies.
Spanish
Ella no puede comer mariscos por alergias.
English
The market sells fresh shellfish every morning.
Spanish
El mercado vende mariscos frescos todas las mañanas.
English
We cooked shellfish over the open flame.
Spanish
Cocinamos mariscos sobre la llama abierta.
English
Shellfish live in oceans, rivers, and bays.
Spanish
Los mariscos viven en océanos, ríos y bahías.

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