Spanish word

manjar

Pronunciation

IPA/maŋˈxaɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountreat

Example

Este restaurante ofrece un manjar típico de la región.

This restaurant offers a regional treat.

Illustration for manjar (treat)

More examples

En la feria probé un manjar de temporada que me sorprendió.

At the fair I tried a seasonal treat that surprised me.

Core concept

An especially fine, very tasty dish served as a highlight.

Common phrases

  • un manjar casero

    a homemade treat

  • un manjar de temporada

    a seasonal treat

Similar words

comida: Basic everyday fare and ordinary meals people eat regularly.
plato: A single plated preparation served as one course or portion.
especialidad: A well-known specialty dish tied to a town, region, or establishment.

Definition in Spanish

Producto o plato percibido como de calidad superior y muy sabroso, y a veces usado en sentido figurado para indicar algo sumamente agradable.

Word origin

Derived from Latin manducare 'to chew, eat' through medieval Romance forms that yielded Spanish manjar as a name for an esteemed food.

Usage tips

  • Often appears in compliments rather than literal descriptions, so context decides whether it names a real dish or expresses strong approval.

Other meanings

  • delicacynoun

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