rico
everyday, Argentina
The word Argentines use most for "delicious" is rico. For something extra tasty, say riquísimo. Delicioso is correct too and sounds a bit more formal.
Meaning: tasting very good (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| rico | everyday, Argentina |
| delicioso | neutral |
| riquísimo | very tasty |
After eating, people say Está riquísimo or Qué rico. Do not confuse it with Es rico meaning "he is rich".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina rico for food is the default word. Sabroso is also used but less frequently in daily talk.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the dish: rico, rica, ricos, ricas. For example La torta está rica.
Did you know?
- In Argentina rico also means a person is rich only if the verb ser is used, so the verb makes the difference.
Examples in context
- Qué rico está el asado.The barbecue is so delicious.
- La milanesa quedó riquísima.The cutlet turned out delicious.
Example conversation
Franco compliments his friend Belén on her cooking at a dinner in her house in Buenos Aires.
- FrancoBelén, esto está riquísimo.Belén, this is delicious.
- BelénMe alegra. ¿Querés más?I am glad. Do you want more?
- FrancoSí, un poquito más.Yes, a little more.
