Squid - translation, pronunciation and examples
squid
soft white cephalopod
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When to use squid
свежий кальмар
жареный кальмар
жареный кальмар
кольца кальмара
салат с кальмаром
squid usage examples
Кальмары обычно готовят в виде жареных колечек.
Calamari is made from fried squid rings.
Кальмар быстро проплыл по прозрачной воде.
The squid swam quickly through the clear water.
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кальмар — soft white cephalopod
Culinary/restaurant term referring to squid as food, especially prepared (often battered or fried) squid served as a dish or starter.
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кальмар — soft white cephalopod
Calamari is made from fried squid rings.
Кальмары обычно готовят в виде жареных колечек.
Culinary/restaurant term referring to squid as food, especially prepared (often battered or fried) squid served as a dish or starter.
We ordered fried calamari as a starter.
Мы заказали жареные кальмары в качестве закуски.
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How to pronounce squid and what this word means
squid translation: кальмар. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce squid
/ˈskwɪd/
squid translation
кальмар
squid examples
Calamari is made from fried squid rings.
squid transcription
/ˈskwɪd/, /skwɪd/
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squid meaning: what does it mean?
soft white cephalopod
squid pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
squid is pronounced as /ˈskwɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
squid definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Calamari is made from fried squid rings. Translation: Кальмары обычно готовят в виде жареных колечек.
Is squid part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, squid (кальмар) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is squid part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?
Yes, squid (кальмар) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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