Spanish word

degustar

Pronunciation

IPA/deɣusˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbtaste

Example

Quiero degustar la sopa antes de añadir sal.

I want to taste the soup before adding salt.

Illustration for degustar (taste)

More examples

En la bodega, pudimos degustar varios vinos regionales.

At the winery, we were able to taste several regional wines.

Core concept

Attentive sampling of food or drink to notice subtle flavors.

Common phrases

  • degustar un vino

    taste a wine

  • degustar la comida

    savor the food

  • degustar un plato

    taste a dish

Similar words

probar: Try a small amount of a dish to check how it tastes, often as a first or casual test.
saborear: Savor food slowly and deliberately to enjoy and appreciate its flavors and textures.

Definition in Spanish

Probar con atención alimentos o bebidas para apreciar su sabor y sus matices.

Word origin

From Latin degustare, from de- 'thoroughly' plus gustare 'to taste', originally meaning to taste carefully.

Usage tips

  • Used more in culinary or formal contexts for savoring (wine tastings, tasting menus), while probar is the everyday verb for trying food.

Other meanings

  • sampleverb
  • savorverb

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