bonito
A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.
I purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.
The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.
The manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.
Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?
Tell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?
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Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.
Quiz rápido
The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: bonito
Ejemplos
I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.
everydayI purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.
The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.
businessThe manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.
Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?
informalTell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?
The Sarda sarda, or Atlantic bonito, is characterized by its streamlined body and dark longitudinal stripes.
academicThe specific species known as Atlantic bonito has a smooth shape and long dark lines on its back.
The local government has issued a formal decree regarding the seasonal quotas for bonito harvesting.
formalThe authorities released an official order about the allowed amount of this fish to be caught during the year.
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Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
dried bonito
fish that has been preserved by removing its moisture
bonito broth
a clear soup made from the essence of the fish
skipjack bonito
a common name for a specific type of tuna often labeled as bonito
Se confunde a menudo con
In Spanish, 'bonito' means beautiful, but in English, 'bonito' only refers to the fish.
Bonito is a smaller, distinct relative of the tuna with a stronger flavor and firmer flesh.
Notas de uso
In English, this word is exclusively a noun. It is almost always used in the context of fishing, marine biology, or international cuisine (specifically Japanese).
Errores comunes
English learners with a Romance language background often try to use 'bonito' as an adjective meaning 'pretty.' In English, you must use 'beautiful' or 'lovely' instead.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese 'bonito', meaning 'handsome' or 'good', likely named for the fish's sleek and attractive appearance.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Bonito is a cornerstone of Japanese culture; when dried and shaved into 'katsuobushi', it forms the base of dashi, the stock used in almost all Japanese savory dishes.
Quiz rápido
The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: bonito
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