gamba
shrimp
noun GAHM-bah Rare
Origin: Italian gamba (leg), applied to crustaceans
Also means
prawn
Usage Note
Gamba is the standard term for large prawns or shrimp in Spain; in Latin America camarón is overwhelmingly preferred. The word is feminine. The classic dish gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) is a staple of Spanish tapas menus.
Examples
"Pedimos gambas al ajillo."
Natural Translation
We ordered garlic shrimp.
Literal Translation
We-ordered prawns to-the garlic.
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