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"Pez" is a noun which is often translated as "fish", and "pescado" is a noun which is also often translated as "fish". Learn more about the difference between "pez" and "pescado" below.
el pez()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (material)
el pescado()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)