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/Sounds like "soo" (as in "soup") + "ROO" (as in "rude") + "bee" (as in "bee")/

Meaning

A large, prized freshwater fish found in the Paraná and Paraguay rivers. The surubí is the star catch of sport and recreational fishing in Argentina and Paraguay. Grilling it with lemon is a beloved ritual of the riverside region.

Examples

We caught a ten-kilo surubí in the Paraná.

Surubí grilled with lemon is one of the most iconic dishes from the Argentine riverside.

Regional synonyms

A River Plate expression of urgency telling someone to hurry up and stop wasting time. It's the Argentine rush of wanting things to happen now, with no more delays or excuses.