Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
melva
English translation:
frigate mackerel
Added to glossary by
Dolores Vázquez
Apr 12, 2003 11:03
21 yrs ago
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Spanish term
melva
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Sopa de Pescado y Marisco con Melva
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Is it a fish? Is it a spice?
Thanks everyone!
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Is it a fish? Is it a spice?
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Proposed translations
(English)
5 +6 | frigate mackerel | Dolores Vázquez |
5 +1 | Bullet Tuna | Maria Luisa Duarte |
Proposed translations
+6
3 mins
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Comment: "Thank you Dolores and María Lisa! I wish I could split the points, mais c'est la vie."
+1
18 mins
Bullet Tuna
Bullet Tuna are a widely distributed fish. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea. Bullet Tuna are highly migratory. Adult Bullet Tuna are usually caught in coastal waters and around islands. They are a schooling fish as are all tuna's. They feeds on smaller fishes, crustaceans and squids.
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Note added at 2003-04-12 11:25:47 (GMT)
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Denominación de la especie en otros idiomas:
Alemán FREGGATTMAKERELE
Francés BONITOU
Griego KOPONI - KOPANAKI
Inglés BULLET TUNA
Italiano TOMBARELLO
Japonés MARUSOUDA - MAGATSUWO - KUBARAI-
Portugués JUDEU
http://www.distrimarsl.com/capitancf8/melva.htm
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Note added at 2003-04-12 11:29:44 (GMT)
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Melva Auxis thazard Frigate tuna Auxide Scombridae
Melva y melvera Auxis thazard, A.rochei Frigate and bullet tunas Auxide et bonitou Scombridae
Melva(=Melvera) Auxis rochei Bullet tuna Bonitou Scombridae
http://213.60.131.138/pescadigital/diccionario/letraM.htm
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Note added at 2003-04-12 11:25:47 (GMT)
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Denominación de la especie en otros idiomas:
Alemán FREGGATTMAKERELE
Francés BONITOU
Griego KOPONI - KOPANAKI
Inglés BULLET TUNA
Italiano TOMBARELLO
Japonés MARUSOUDA - MAGATSUWO - KUBARAI-
Portugués JUDEU
http://www.distrimarsl.com/capitancf8/melva.htm
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Note added at 2003-04-12 11:29:44 (GMT)
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Melva Auxis thazard Frigate tuna Auxide Scombridae
Melva y melvera Auxis thazard, A.rochei Frigate and bullet tunas Auxide et bonitou Scombridae
Melva(=Melvera) Auxis rochei Bullet tuna Bonitou Scombridae
http://213.60.131.138/pescadigital/diccionario/letraM.htm
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Peer comment(s):
agree |
Herman Vilella
: you're right, same as preceding answer (Spanish fishermen name fish parochially)
11 hrs
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