jugoso
/xuˈɡoso/
The English word 'juicy' is translated into Spanish as jugoso. Wiktionary also lists zumoso.
Meaning: containing juice (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| jugoso | /xuˈɡoso/ |
| zumoso | /θuˈmoso/ /suˈmoso/ |
The primary way to say 'juicy' (meaning containing juice) is to use jugoso.
Which one should you use?
While jugoso is the standard word for juicy, zumoso is often used in more technical or culinary contexts to describe something particularly succulent or full of juice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective jugoso changes its ending to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes: use jugosa for feminine singular nouns, jugosos for masculine plural nouns and jugosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/xuˈɡoso/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, jugoso can be used colloquially to describe someone who is physically attractive or 'curvy'.
- In certain contexts, jugoso can be used to describe a financial profit or a prize that is particularly large and satisfying.
- The noun jugo can mean both 'juice' and 'essence', allowing jugoso to occasionally describe the core or most important part of an argument.
Examples in context
- El pavo estaba tierno y jugoso.The turkey was tender and juicy.This sentence shows how to use jugoso to describe food that is tender and juicy.Tatoeba #2033095 by Shishir, translation #2032999 by Spamster
- Esta manzana está muy jugosa.This apple is very juicy.
- La carne está jugosa y tierna.The meat is juicy and tender.
- Esa historia es muy jugosa.That story is very juicy.
- Este pollo asado está muy suculento.This roasted chicken is very juicy.
- ¡Mira qué manzana más jugosita!Look at this little juicy apple!
- La carne está jugosita y sabrosa.The meat is juicy and tasty.
- ¡Cuéntame esa historia tan jugosita!Tell me that juicy story!
- Este melocotón está muy jugoso.This peach is very juicy.
- Prefiero un filete jugoso.I prefer a juicy steak.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are eating lunch at a restaurant.
- María¿Te gusta la carne?Do you like the meat?
- DanielSí, este filete está muy jugoso.Yes, this steak is very juicy.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel, está delicioso.You are right, Daniel, it is delicious.
- DanielEs el mejor plato del menú.It is the best dish on the menu.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “juicy” translations and entries jugoso, zumoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
