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sardina

sardine

noun sahr-DEE-nah Rare
Food & Drink Meat

Usage Note

Sardina is both the fresh fish and the canned product; canned sardines are sardinas en lata or sardinas en aceite. The expression estar como sardinas en lata ('to be packed like sardines') is widely used. Sardines are a staple of Spanish coastal cuisine, especially grilled (sardinas a la plancha).

Examples

"Las sardinas a la plancha son deliciosas."

Natural Translation

Grilled sardines are delicious.

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