Meaning
sea bass
- European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), a prized food fish.
In a sentence
Oggi al ristorante ho ordinato un filetto di branzino.
Today at the restaurant I ordered a sea bass fillet.
Cuciniamo il branzino al forno con patate e pomodorini?
Shall we cook the sea bass in the oven with potatoes and cherry tomatoes?
Il branzino fresco costa parecchio al mercato del pesce.
Fresh sea bass costs quite a lot at the fish market.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| branzino | masculine · singular |
| branzini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Branzino' is prevalent in northern Italy; in central and southern regions, 'spigola' is often preferred.