mmm
/mmm/from spelling rules
The Spanish expression mmm is used to express that something is delicious.
mmm is an interjection used when someone finds food or drink to be delicious.
Meaning: expression used for deliciousness (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the expression ¡Está para chuparse los dedos! is used when something is incredibly tasty. In some Caribbean countries, including the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, the phrase ¡Qué sabroso! is used to express that something is delicious.
How do you pronounce it?
/mmm/
Did you know?
- If you use mmm to describe a person's appearance, it can take on a flirtatious or suggestive tone that is quite different from its use with food.
- To describe something as 'delicious' beyond a simple mmm, Spanish speakers often use the word rico, which also means 'rich' or 'wealthy'.
- If you use mmm to react to a gift or an idea rather than food, it can change from an expression of delight to one of deep skepticism or doubt.
Examples in context
- Esta comida está deliciosa. ¡Mmm!This food is delicious. Mmm!
- El vino está exquisito. ¡Mmm!The wine is exquisite. Mmm!
- Me encanta esta pizza. ¡Qué rico! ¡Mmm!I love this pizza. How delicious! Mmm!
- Estas galletas están recién horneadas. ¡Uy, qué bueno! ¡Mmm!These cookies are freshly baked. Oh, how good! Mmm!
- La comida de este restaurante está para chuparse los dedos. ¡Mmm!The food at this restaurant is finger-licking good. Mmm!
- El arroz con frijoles está muy sabroso. ¡Mmm!The rice and beans are very tasty. Mmm!
- Mmm, este chocolate está increíble.Mmm, this chocolate is incredible.
- Mmm, qué buena está la sopa.Mmm, this soup tastes great.
- Mmm, la pasta tiene mucho sabor.Mmm, the pasta is very flavorful.
Example conversation
Alejandro serves a homemade cake to Elena.
- Elena¡Gracias por el pastel, Alejandro!Thanks for the cake, Alejandro!
- AlejandroEspero que te guste.I hope you like it.
- ElenaMmm, está delicioso.Mmm, it is delicious.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te encante.I'm glad you love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
