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marlin

/ˈmɑːrlɪn/

Traducción: Pez oceánico grande con una mandíbula superior alargada en forma de lanza, apreciado en la pesca deportiva; pariente de los peces vela y del pez espada, capaz de calentar su cerebro y ojos a pesar de ser de sangre fría.

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B2formalcommonsport/ˈmɑːrlɪn/

A large, long-jawed oceanic fish known for sport fishing; related to sailfish and spearfishes, and capable of warming its brain and eyes despite not being completely cold-blooded.

  • 🇪🇸Pez oceánico grande con una mandíbula superior alargada en forma de lanza, apreciado en la pesca deportiva; pariente de los peces vela y del pez espada, capaz de calentar su cerebro y ojos a pesar de ser de sangre fría.
  1. Large oceanic sport fish B1 formal sport

    A large predatory fish with a long, pointed upper jaw and a elongated body, belonging to the billfish family, known for being a popular target in sport fishing and having the ability to partially warm its brain and eyes, unlike most fish.

    • The marlin leaped out of the water during the fight.
    • He caught a massive blue marlin off the coast of Hawaii.
    • Marlins are highly prized in big-game fishing tournaments.
    • Unlike many fish, the marlin can warm its eyes to improve vision.

    🇪🇸Marlín (pez picudo)

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