Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
saborear
Pronunciation
IPA/saβoɾeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsavor
Example
Quiero saborear este plato lentamente.
I want to savor this dish slowly.
More examples
Prefiero saborear el café sin azúcar.
I prefer to savor the coffee without sugar.
Core concept
Savoring a bite slowly to extract flavor, aroma, and aftertaste.
Common phrases
saborear la comida
savor the food
saborear cada bocado
savor each bite
saborear el aroma
savor the aroma
Similar words
probar: Tastes a small bite or sip briefly to try or check how a dish or drink tastes.
degustar: Tastes deliberately and slowly to notice and appreciate subtle, refined flavor notes.
Definition in Spanish
Indica percibir y disfrutar con atención el sabor de algo, con frecuencia de forma lenta y placentera.
Word origin
Derived by verbing the noun sabor ('taste') with the suffix -ear, from Latin sapor, so it denotes actively experiencing and enjoying taste.
Usage tips
- Also used figuratively (for example, saborear una victoria) to mean savoring an experience or success rather than only literal tasting.