Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peixe

noun

/ˈpeɪʃi/ (pronounced as ‘pay-shee’)

Definition

Peixe is the Portuguese word for ‘fish’, referring to aquatic animals that have gills, fins, and a streamlined body.

Examples

Eu gosto de comer peixe grelhado. (I like to eat grilled fish.)
O peixe é uma excelente fonte de proteína. (Fish is an excellent source of protein.)
Ele pescou um peixe enorme no lago. (He caught a huge fish in the lake.)

Meaning

The term ‘peixe’ encompasses various species of fish found in freshwater and saltwater environments. It is commonly used in cooking and culinary contexts.