Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Sushi in Spanish: Sushi
Sushi · noun (masculine) · SOO-shee
Sushi in Spanish is sushi — the word is borrowed directly from Japanese and used identically in Spanish. It is treated as a masculine noun and does not change form. Sushi has become extremely popular across Latin America and Spain.
Sushi is pronounced SOO-shee in Spanish, closely matching the original Japanese pronunciation. Some speakers may pronounce the sh as an s sound.
Pedimos sushi de salmón y atún en el restaurante japonés.
We ordered salmon and tuna sushi at the Japanese restaurant.
How Native Speakers Use Sushi
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Dinner plans
¿Te gustaría ir a comer sushi esta noche?
Would you like to go eat sushi tonight?
Inviting a friend to a Japanese restaurant for dinner.
Food preference
El sushi es mi comida favorita desde que lo probé por primera vez.
Sushi has been my favorite food since I tried it for the first time.
Sharing a personal food preference.
Home cooking
Aprendí a hacer sushi en casa con un tutorial de internet.
I learned to make sushi at home with an internet tutorial.
Describing a cooking skill acquired through online learning.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Sushi
Treating it as feminine
Incorrect: La sushi estaba deliciosa.
Correct: El sushi estaba delicioso.
In Spanish, sushi is treated as a masculine noun, so it takes el and masculine adjectives like delicioso.
Pluralizing as sushis
Incorrect: Quiero dos sushis diferentes.
Correct: Quiero dos tipos de sushi.
Sushi does not take a plural form in Spanish; instead, say tipos de sushi (types of sushi) or piezas de sushi (pieces of sushi).
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Common Questions About Sushi in Spanish
- How do you say sushi in Spanish?
- Sushi remains sushi in Spanish, borrowed directly from Japanese and used without any modification in all Spanish-speaking countries.
- Is sushi masculine or feminine in Spanish?
- Sushi is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, so you say el sushi and use masculine adjectives when describing it.
- How popular is sushi in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Sushi has become widely popular across Latin America and Spain, with sushi restaurants and delivery services thriving in major cities from Mexico City to Buenos Aires.