Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
suculento
Pronunciation
IPA/sukuˈlento/
Meaning
- adjectivejuicy
Example
La naranja está suculenta.
The orange is juicy.
More examples
Probamos un plato suculento en el restaurante.
We tried a juicy dish at the restaurant.
Core concept
A bite that releases rich juice and flavor.
Common phrases
plato suculento
juicy dish
filete suculento
juicy steak
Similar words
jugoso: Releases abundant liquid when bitten.
sabroso: Has a robust, well-developed savory taste when eaten.
delicioso: Tastes exceptionally good and provides strong satisfaction.
apetitoso: Appeals to the appetite through enticing appearance or aroma.
Definition in Spanish
Describe alimentos que tienen mucho jugo y sabor, resultando muy apetitosos.
Word origin
From Latin succus 'juice' with the adjective suffix -ulentus 'full of', the word enters Spanish via medieval Latin and Old Spanish.
Usage tips
- English 'succulent' often names fleshy plants, while Spanish suculento normally praises rich, juicy food and typically appears on menus or in written descriptions rather than in casual speech.
Other meanings
- deliciousadjective
Opposites
- secodryadjective
- insípidoinsipidadjective