Spanish word

delicioso

Pronunciation

IPA/deliˈθjoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivedelicious

Example

Este pastel es delicioso.

This cake is delicious.

Illustration for delicioso (delicious)

More examples

El aroma delicioso llenó la cocina.

The delicious aroma filled the kitchen.

Core concept

Rich mouth-filling burst of flavor.

Common phrases

  • qué delicioso

    how delicious

  • aroma delicioso

    delicious aroma

Similar words

rico: Full-bodied, satisfying taste experienced while eating.
sabroso: Balanced aroma and flavor that produces a pleasant taste.
apetitoso: Appetizing appearance or aroma that stimulates the appetite.
exquisito: Exceptionally refined flavor and preparation that conveys a rare, special deliciousness.

Definition in Spanish

Que produce una sensación muy agradable al saborear alimentos o bebidas.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin deliciae 'delight' plus the adjective-forming suffix -osus and reaches Spanish through medieval Italian and French.

Usage tips

  • Delicioso expresses stronger praise than rico or sabroso and commonly pairs with está to describe how something tastes right now while ser describes a general quality.

Opposites

  • insípidotastelessadjective
  • incomibleinedibleadjective

Related words

  • deliciadelicacynoun
  • deliciosamentedeliciouslyadverb

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