English

a typical barracuda
(Sphyraena sphyraena)

Noun

barracuda ‎(plural barracuda or barracudas)

1. Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
2. (figuratively) One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

Translations

See also

• barracouta

French

Noun

barracuda m ‎(plural barracudas)

1. barracuda

Italian

Noun

barracuda m ‎(invariable)

1. barracuda

Portuguese

Noun

barracuda f (plural barracudas)

1. barracuda (large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena)

Spanish

Pronunciation

• (Castilian) IPA^(key): [ba̠.ra̠ˈku.da̠]

Etymology

Unknown, perhaps from a Cariban term.

Noun

barracuda f ‎(plural barracudas)

1. (fish) barracuda

Synonyms

• picuda