A1NounMasculine
il pesce
fish
/PEH-sheh/
Plural: pesci
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What does ‘pesce’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il venerdì si mangia il pesce in molte famiglie italiane.
Fish is eaten on Fridays in many Italian families.
Ordino il pesce spada alla griglia.
I order grilled swordfish.
About This Word
The Catholic tradition of not eating meat on Fridays historically made fish a Friday staple. Coastal regions like Sicily, Liguria and Campania have the richest fish-based cuisines.
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