What is Sole called in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Sole is known as Dover sole.

What is Sole called in Mexico?

In Mexico, Sole is known as Lenguado.

What is Sole called in Argentina?

In Argentina, Sole is known as Lenguado.

What is Sole called in Spain?

In Spain, Sole is known as Lenguado.

What is Sole called in Portugal?

In Portugal, Sole is known as Linguado.

What is Sole called in Brazil?

In Brazil, Sole is known as Linguado.

What is Sole called in Italy?

In Italy, Sole is known as Sogliola.

What is Sole called in Germany?

In Germany, Sole is known as Seezunge.

What family does Sole belong to?

Sole belongs to Soleidae, the sole family.

Sole

Fish · Soleidae

Also called

🇬🇧Dover sole🇲🇽🇦🇷🇪🇸Lenguado🇵🇹🇧🇷Linguado🇮🇹Sogliola🇩🇪Seezunge

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Common sole is a flatfish with fine, white, delicate flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. It is one of the most prized fish in classic French and Spanish cuisine, and is often the most expensive fish at the market. The classic preparation is meunière — dusted in flour and pan-fried in butter with lemon. It is typically sold whole or as fillets and requires careful, gentle cooking.

Names by country

Country	Name	Notes
🇺🇸United States	Sole
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Dover sole	Dover sole is the premium variety — highly prized in the UK
🇲🇽Mexico	Lenguado
🇦🇷Argentina	Lenguado
🇫🇷France	Soleprimary	Sole meunière is one of the great classic dishes of French cuisine
🇪🇸Spain	Lenguado
🇵🇹Portugal	Linguado
🇧🇷Brazil	Linguado
🇮🇹Italy	Sogliola
🇩🇪Germany	Seezunge

Does your butcher call it something else?

Culinary substitutes

Turbot

Both are prized European flatfish with delicate white flesh — turbot is thicker, meatier, and firmer while sole is thinner and more delicate.

Peixe-espada-preto

Both are delicate white fillets fried in a light coating — sole is firmer and holds its shape better, scabbardfish is softer and cheaper.

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Sole vs Turbot Sole vs Peixe-espada-preto

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