redfish

A noun referring to any of several types of fish with reddish skin or flesh, including the North Atlantic rockfish, a large edible fish found off the coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Mexico, or a male salmon that has recently spawned.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa vários peixes de pele ou carne avermelhada, incluindo o peixe-vermelho do Atlântico Norte, um grande peixe comestível encontrado na costa dos EUA de Massachusetts ao México, ou o salmão macho após a desova.

1. North Atlantic rockfish B2 formal

   A deep-bodied, reddish fish found in the North Atlantic, also known as ocean perch or rosefish.

   • Redfish is a popular catch for commercial fishermen in the North Atlantic.
   • The restaurant served grilled redfish with lemon and herbs.
   • Marine biologists study the redfish population to ensure sustainable fishing.

   🇵🇹Peixe-vermelho do Atlântico Norte

   Sinônimos: rosefish

2. Large edible fish of the US coast B2 formal american

   A large, edible fish found off the coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Mexico, often called red drum.

   • Anglers prize redfish for their fighting spirit and taste.
   • Redfish are commonly caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
   • The chef prepared blackened redfish, a classic Louisiana dish.

   🇵🇹Corvina-vermelha

   Sinônimos: red drum

3. Male salmon after spawning C1 formal

   A male salmon that has recently spawned and has a reddish coloration.

   • After spawning, the male salmon becomes a redfish with a hooked jaw.
   • Redfish are often seen in rivers during the spawning season.
   • The redfish's condition indicates it has completed its reproductive cycle.

   🇵🇹Salmão após a desova

   Sinônimos: kipper

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