squisito
/skwiˈzi.to/
The English word 'scrumptious' translates to Italian as squisito.
The term is used to describe food that is delectable or delicious. Beyond its culinary use, squisito can also describe things of high quality or refinement, such as a piece of art or a person's manners.
Meaning: of food: delectable, delicious (adj)
Which one should you use?
While squisito is a common way to say scrumptious, it carries a connotation of being 'exquisite'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use squisito for masculine singular nouns, squisita for feminine singular, squisiti for masculine plural and squisite for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /skwiˈzi.to/.
Did you know?
- The word shares a distant linguistic cousin with the English word 'inquisitive'. Both stems relate to the idea of searching or asking questions.
- While squisito is the direct translation for 'scrumptious', Italians frequently use the word buonissimo for everyday delicious food, saving squisito for truly extraordinary experiences.
- While squisito describes high quality, calling a person squisita often refers specifically to their grace and elegance rather than their physical beauty.
Examples in context
- Ho appena assaggiato questa torta e devo dire che è davvero deliziosa!I just tasted this cake, and I must say it is truly scrumptious!
- Il risotto preparato dallo chef è stato semplicemente squisito!The chef's risotto was simply scrumptious!
- Questo ristorante offre un menù di piatti prelibati, davvero deliziosi!This restaurant offers a menu of scrumptious, exquisite dishes!
- Ho assaggiato un cannolo buonissimo oggi!I had a scrumptious cannolo today!
- La salsa di questo piatto è assolutamente divina!The sauce on this dish is absolutely scrumptious!
- Hai provato questi biscotti? Sono favolosi!Have you tried these cookies? They're scrumptious!
- Questo dolce è squisito!This dessert is scrumptious!
- Questo risotto è squisito.This risotto is scrumptious.
- Il dessert della nonna è sempre squisito.Grandmother's dessert is always delicious.
- Che piatto squisito, complimenti allo chef!What a scrumptious dish, compliments to the chef!
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- LorenzoHai provato l'antipasto, Martina?Have you tried the appetizer, Martina?
- MartinaSì, è assolutamente squisito!Yes, it is absolutely scrumptious!
- LorenzoSono contento che ti piaccia.I am glad that you like it.
- MartinaNon vedo l'ora di mangiare il secondo.I can't wait to eat the main course.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry squisito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
