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This is a type of fish found in Lago Atitlan, Guatemala. Does it mean "little pot bellied fish?"
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updated Sep 4, 2011
posted by primarypredator
Probably, since it refers to people with paunches or pot bellies, especially pregnant women, babies, etc.. - 0074b507, Sep 4, 2011
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It is the diminutive of "tripón", which means someone or something with a big gut. So your literal translation is correct. However, I have no idea if the fish has a formal name in English.
updated Sep 4, 2011
posted by gintar77
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I will have to leave the answer to a native speaker, as I was unable to find it in the Real Academia Española RAE's unabridged dictionary.
updated Sep 4, 2011
posted by territurtle
