
While we were in the US we had a ton of options to replace meat including some very good vegan products and also a lot of seafood choices. Now, back in Buenos Aires (the land of red meat), most of those options do not exist. Luckily, after some searching, we have been finding quite a few good seafood markets. The Disco Supermarket on Cuba in Belgrano has a great seafood section, and is probably the nicest supermarket I’ve been too in Buenos Aires so far.
Knowing what fish is what is a big step in finding the best choices. So, without further ado, I present to you the Spanish to English fish translation guide for Argentina. Please leave a comment and let me know of any that I may have missed.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Abadejo | Kingclip |
| Almeja | Clam |
| Anchoa | Anchory / Bluefish |
| Anchoita | Anchovy |
| Atn | Tuna |
| Bacalao | Codfish |
| Besugo | Red Snapper |
| Bonito | Bonito |
| Brotola | Forkbeard |
| Cabala | Mackerel |
| Calamar | Calamari / Squid |
| Calamarete | Small Squid |
| Camaron | Common Prawn |
| Cangrejo | Crab |
| Castaeta | Pomfret |
| Cazn | Shark |
| Centolla | King Crab |
| Cigala | Crayfish |
| Congrio | Conger Eel |
| Corvina | Croaker |
| Chernia | Sea Bass |
| Dorado | Mahi Mahi |
| Lacha | Atlantic Herring |
| Langosta | Lobster |
| Langostino | Shrimp / Crawfish |
| Lenguado | Flounder / Fluke |
| Lisa | Mullet |
| Mero | Grouper |
| Mejillon | Mussel |
| Merluza | Hake / Whiting |
| Merluza Negra | Toothfish |
| Palometa | Bream |
| Pargo | Sea Bream |
| Pejerrey | Pejerrey |
| Pescadilla | Sea Trout |
| Pez Angel | Angelfish |
| Pez espada | Swordfish |
| Pez Limon | Yellowtail |
| Pez Palo | Flathead |
| Pulpo | Octopus / Cuttlefish |
| Raya | Ray |
| Robalo | Bass |
| Salmon | Salmon |
| Salmonete | Mullet |
| Trilla | Mullet |
| Vieyra | Scallop |
Hope this helps you out too.