Spanish Conversation · Level 150
30 words
Spanish word
degustación
Pronunciation
IPA/deɣustaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nountasting
Example
Organizaron una degustación en el supermercado.
They held a tasting at the supermarket.
More examples
La degustación fue guiada por un sommelier.
The tasting was guided by a sommelier.
Core concept
A formal tasting event of small food or drink samples to evaluate flavor and quality.
Common phrases
degustación gratuita
free tasting
degustación guiada
guided tasting
Similar words
cata: Specialized tasting where experts sample small amounts to analyze subtle flavors and aromas.
muestra: Small free sample given to consumers so they can try a product before buying.
Definition in Spanish
Evento organizado en el que se prueban pequeñas cantidades de comida o bebida para valorar su sabor y su calidad.
Word origin
From Spanish degustar 'to taste' plus noun suffix -ción, ultimately from Latin gustare 'to taste'.
Usage tips
- Used for organized or commercial tastings (wine, cheese); for casual trying Spanish speakers prefer probar, and phrases like '¿Puedo probar?' commonly open conversations.
Related words
- degustartasteverb
- degustativogustatoryadjective