TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
SALSA PESCADO FERMENTADO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fermented fish sauce
1, record 1, English, fermented%20fish%20sauce
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fish sauce 2, record 1, English, fish%20sauce
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Southeast Asian staple, made by fermenting small, whole fish in brine, drawing off the liquid, and steeping that in the sunlight before it is bottled. 3, record 1, English, - fermented%20fish%20sauce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Vietnam, it is called nuoc mam, in Thailand, nam pla, and in the Philippines, patis. It has a very pungent, salty taste, and is an essential ingredient in many dishes in these and neighboring countries. 3, record 1, English, - fermented%20fish%20sauce
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sauce de poisson fermenté
1, record 1, French, sauce%20de%20poisson%20ferment%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sauce de poisson 2, record 1, French, sauce%20de%20poisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide obtenu par la fermentation des poissons sous l'action de leurs propres enzymes (ex. sucs gastriques) et certains micro-organismes en présence de sel. 1, record 1, French, - sauce%20de%20poisson%20ferment%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sauce très populaire dans la cuisine du Sud-Est asiatique, obtenue à partir de la fermentation de poissons salés, en général des anchois ou des maquereaux. Très salée et riche en protéines, elle ajoute une délicate et riche saveur aux plats de viandes, de poissons et de légumes. 2, record 1, French, - sauce%20de%20poisson%20ferment%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salsa de pescado fermentado
1, record 1, Spanish, salsa%20de%20pescado%20fermentado
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: