riquísimo
/rikisimo/from spelling rules
The English word scrumdiddlyumptious can be translated into Spanish using riquísimo.
To describe food that tastes extremely delicious, you can use several different terms depending on the context and the intensity you wish to convey.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the level of formality and the specific nuance. Riquísimo is a colloquial term for extreme deliciousness, whereas delicioso is a standard way to say something is delicious. For a more formal setting, you can use exquisito to describe food that is exceptionally delicious. If you are among friends and want to be particularly expressive about a dish being mouth-watering, you might use sabrosón.
How do you pronounce it?
/rikisimo/
Did you know?
- While riquísimo describes food, the root rico can also be used as an affectionate nickname for a cute baby or a romantic partner in some Spanish-speaking countries.
- In some Caribbean regions, the word rico can be used to describe a pleasant physical sensation, such as a 'delicious' breeze or a 'tasty' nap.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to accompany the word riquísimo with a gesture of kissing one's own fingers to signal a 'chef's kiss' quality.
Examples in context
- El chef preparó un plato increíblemente sabroso.The chef prepared an incredibly tasty dish.
- Este pastel está riquísimo.This cake is scrumdiddlyumptious.
- El chocolate que hiciste es riquísimo.The chocolate you made is scrumdiddlyumptious.
- ¡Qué riquísimo está este guiso!This stew is scrumdiddlyumptious!
Example conversation
María and Mateo are sharing a dessert at a cafe.
- MaríaMateo, prueba este postre.Mateo, try this dessert.
- Mateo¡Wow, está riquísimo!Wow, it is scrumdiddlyumptious!
- María¿Verdad que es increíble?Isn't it incredible?
- MateoSí, es el mejor que he comido.Yes, it is the best I have ever eaten.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
