Spanish Conversation · Level 3
87 words
Spanish word
gourmet
Pronunciation
IPA/guɾˈmet/
Meaning
- adjectivegourmet
Example
Compré chocolates gourmet para regalar.
I bought gourmet chocolates to give as gifts.
More examples
Fuimos a un restaurante gourmet para celebrar.
We went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate.
Core concept
High-quality food prepared with refined flavors and careful craftsmanship.
Common phrases
restaurante gourmet
gourmet restaurant
comida gourmet
gourmet food
ingredientes gourmet
gourmet ingredients
Similar words
exquisito: Food offering exquisitely delicate flavors and a clear, high-quality aroma.
sofisticado: Food combining clever ingredient choices and techniques to achieve polished, sophisticated taste.
refinado: Food finished with refined restraint, giving a quiet, polished elegance in flavor.
Definition in Spanish
Califica algo como de nivel superior en calidad y sabor, especialmente en productos alimentarios, indicando cuidado en su elaboración.
Word origin
It is borrowed from French gourmet, originally naming a taster or connoisseur and later applied to fine food products.
Usage tips
- Spanish also uses gourmet as a noun for a person who appreciates fine food, so un gourmet appears in casual speech.