sabor rico
/saboɾ ɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rich flavor" is translated into Spanish as sabor rico.
In Spanish, rico is frequently used to mean "delicious" when describing food or drink, rather than just referring to wealth or density.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sabor (flavor) and rico (rich/delicious).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the concept of an intense flavor might be expressed as sabor fuerte.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural form: sabores ricos.
How do you pronounce it?
/saboɾ ɾiko/
Did you know?
- The root of sabor comes from the Latin 'sapere', which meant both 'to taste' and 'to be wise'.
- Using the word delicioso can sometimes sound overly dramatic or like a television commercial, whereas rico is the natural choice for a compliment.
- In Spanish, rico can be used to describe a person's character or a pleasant sensation, not just their bank account or the taste of food.
Examples in context
- ¡Este chocolate tiene un sabor exquisito! Jamás he probado algo igual.This chocolate has an exquisite flavor! I've never tasted anything like it.
- Este chocolate tiene un sabor rico.This chocolate has a rich flavor.
- La salsa de tomate tiene un sabor rico.The tomato sauce has a rich flavor.
- Busco un café con un sabor rico.I am looking for a coffee with a rich flavor.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are eating dinner together.
- MaríaPrueba este guiso, Daniel.Try this stew, Daniel.
- DanielTiene un sabor rico y potente.It has a rich and powerful flavor.
- María¡Qué bueno que te guste!I'm so glad you like it!
- DanielEstá delicioso, María.It is delicious, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rico, sabor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
