iguaria
/i.ɡwaˈɾi.ɐ/
The English word 'delicacy' can be translated into Portuguese as iguaria or guloseima.
Meaning: something appealing, especially a pleasing food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| iguaria | /i.ɡwaˈɾi.ɐ/ (Brazil) /i.ɡwɐˈɾi.ɐ/ (Portugal) |
| guloseima | /ɡu.loˈzej.mɐ/ (Brazil) /ɡu.luˈzɐj.mɐ/ (Portugal) |
iguaria is used to describe a rare or exotic delicacy. Use guloseima when referring to sweets, candies or junk food.
Which one should you use?
iguaria is used for fine or rare delicacies, whereas guloseima refers specifically to sweets, candy or sweetmeats.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of iguaria is iguarias.
How do you pronounce it?
The word iguaria is pronounced /i.ɡwaˈɾi.ɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word iguaria may come from the Late Latin iequāria, a derivative of iecur meaning 'liver'.
- In Brazil, guloseima is often used colloquially to describe any small treat or snack, regardless of whether it is actually sweet.
Examples in context
- O caviar é uma iguaria.Caviar is a delicacy.This sentence shows how to use iguaria to describe caviar.Tatoeba #9162270 by bill, translation #9162236 by CK
- O baiacu é uma iguaria no Japão.Blowfish is a delicacy in Japan.This sentence shows how to use iguaria regarding blowfish in Japan.Tatoeba #6024614 by KimiP, translation #34370 by CK
- As aranhas fritas são uma iguaria regional no Camboja.Fried spiders are a regional delicacy in Cambodia.This sentence shows how to use iguaria to describe fried spiders in Cambodia.Tatoeba #8832439 by RochaAr, translation #430640 by Scott
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are visiting a traditional market.
- MarianaVocê já provou essa iguaria típica?Have you already tried this typical delicacy?
- RodrigoAinda não, parece ser muito saboroso.Not yet, it looks very tasty.
- MarianaDizem que é a melhor iguaria da região.They say it is the best delicacy in the region.
- RodrigoEntão vamos comprar um pouco para provar.Then let's buy some to taste.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicacy” translations and entries iguaria, guloseima, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guloseima, iguaria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
