tunny

• Substantivo que designa um peixe marinho de grande porte do gênero Thunnus, de águas quentes, muito apreciado como alimento e como alvo de pesca esportiva, frequentemente servido em postas ou steaks.

A noun referring to a large, warm-water marine fish of the genus Thunnus, valued as food and game, often served as steaks.

1. Large marine fishB1formal

   A significant warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus, often served as steaks.

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   • We grilled fresh tunny steaks for dinner.
   • Tunny is a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine.
   • The market had a good supply of tunny this morning.

   Sinônimostunatuna fish

2. B1formal

   Any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus, related to mackerel, found mainly in warm waters.

   Peixe de pesca esportiva

   • The fishermen caught a massive tunny off the coast.
   • Tunny are known for their speed and strength in the water.
   • Sport fishing for tunny is popular in tropical regions.

   Sinônimostuna