mackerel

plural irregular

A noun referring to a type of fish, specifically a fatty Atlantic fish or any fish of the family Scombridae, often used for its flesh.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un tipo de pez, en particular un pez graso del Atlántico o cualquier pez de la familia de los escómbridos, utilizado a menudo como alimento.

1. A type of fish A2 formal

   A common, often small, oily fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its rich flavor and nutritional value.

   • We grilled fresh mackerel for dinner.
   • Mackerel is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
   • The fisherman caught several mackerel this morning.

   🇪🇸Caballa

2. Any fish of the Scombridae family B1 formal

   A broader term for various fish species belonging to the family Scombridae, which includes tuna and bonito.

   • The Spanish mackerel is a popular game fish.
   • Mackerel species are found in temperate and tropical seas.
   • Scientists study the migration patterns of mackerel.

   🇪🇸caballa, pez de la familia Scombridae

   Sinónimos: scombroid

• mackerel plural form
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• mackerel's possessive singular form