Spanish word

gastrónomo

Pronunciation

IPA/gasˈtɾonomo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungourmet

Example

Mi amigo es un gastrónomo y siempre busca lugares con buena comida.

My friend is a gourmet and always looks for places with good food.

Illustration for gastrónomo (gourmet)

More examples

Consultaron a un gastrónomo antes de abrir el restaurante.

Before opening the restaurant they consulted a gourmet.

Core concept

Connoisseur of fine food and cooking techniques.

Common phrases

  • ser un gastrónomo

    be a gourmet

  • consultar a un gastrónomo

    consult a gourmet

Similar words

gourmet: Refined palate that prefers luxury ingredients and carefully crafted, sophisticated flavors.
conocedor: Expert taster focused on vintages and nuanced seasoning who notices fine sensory details.
aficionado: Passionate foodie who pursues restaurants and new flavors for pleasure rather than study.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que conoce bien la comida, sus técnicas y sabores, y aprecia platos de buena calidad.

Word origin

Spanish gastrónomo comes from Greek gastēr 'stomach' and nomos 'rule' via French gastronome, originally meaning 'one who rules the stomach' and now denoting an expert in food.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech amante de la buena comida or foodie are more natural, while gastrónomo often sounds formal or professional.

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