whitefish

A noun referring to any of several types of edible fish, typically with white flesh, including market fish (excluding herring), cold-water lake fish similar to salmon or trout, and silvery herring-like freshwater fish from northern hemisphere cold lakes.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa varios tipos de peces comestibles de carne blanca, incluyendo peces de pesca comercial (además del arenque), peces de lago de aguas frías similares al salmón o la trucha, y peces de agua dulce plateados parecidos al arenque de lagos fríos del hemisferio norte.

1. General market fish B2 formal

   Any edible saltwater fish or shellfish sold in markets, excluding herring.

   • The market sells various whitefish, including cod and haddock.
   • Whitefish is a popular choice for fish and chips.
   • Many restaurants offer whitefish as a healthy menu option.

   🇪🇸Pescado de mercado

2. Cold-water fish flesh B2 formal

   The flesh of salmon-like or trout-like fish found in cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.

   • Whitefish from the Great Lakes is known for its delicate flavor.
   • The recipe calls for baked whitefish with lemon and herbs.
   • Smoked whitefish is a traditional dish in Scandinavian cuisine.

   🇪🇸Pescado blanco de agua fría

3. Freshwater fish species B2 formal

   A silvery, herring-like freshwater food fish found in cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.

   • Whitefish are commonly caught in Lake Superior.
   • The whitefish population has declined due to overfishing.
   • Anglers prize whitefish for their fighting ability and taste.

   🇪🇸corégono

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