de rechupete
slang, Spain
A colorful Spanish way to say delicious is de rechupete, as in Está de rechupete. Everyday speech also uses buenísimo, riquísimo and simply rico.
Meaning: tasty, very good to eat (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| de rechupete | slang, Spain |
| buenísimo | casual |
| riquísimo | casual |
| rico | everyday |
De rechupete is mainly heard in Spain and sounds playful. Qué rico and Está buenísimo work in almost any Spanish-speaking country.
Which one should you use?
In Spain rico often means tasty, while in Latin America it can also mean rich or wealthy, which depends on context.
How does it change in a sentence?
Rico and buenísimo agree with the noun, as in una sopa riquísima and unos tacos buenísimos.
Did you know?
- The expression de rechupete comes from the verb rechupetear, which means to suck or lick with pleasure.
Examples in context
- La tortilla está de rechupete.The omelet is delicious.
- ¡Qué rico huele!It smells so good!
- Esta sopa está riquísima.This soup is really tasty.
Example conversation
Marta and her grandson Hugo taste lunch in a home in Valencia.
- HugoAbuela, la paella está de rechupete.Grandma, the paella is delicious.
- MartaMe alegro, hay más.I am glad, there is more.
- HugoQuiero repetir.I want seconds.
