noun
- a large spotted fish of warm Atlantic waters, also called cero or Spanish mackerel
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The fisherman caught a beautiful pintado off the coast of Florida.
- Pintado is prized for its firm white flesh and mild flavor.
- The pintado’s distinctive spots make it easy to identify.
- Commercial fishing boats often target pintado in tropical waters.
- The pintado can grow up to three feet in length.