riquísimo
/rikisimo/from spelling rules
The English word scrumptious is translated into Spanish as riquísimo.
This term is used specifically to describe the high quality of flavor in food or drink.
Meaning: of food: delectable, delicious (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the absolute superlative form of rico, where the suffix -ísimo functions like the English suffix -est or the adverb very, making the word mean "very tasty".
Which one should you use?
While rico means tasty, riquísimo is much stronger and more emphatic, closer to the English "scrumptious" or "delicious".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term re rico is used to mean "so scrumptious."
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the food being described. Use riquísima for feminine nouns like comida, and riquísimos for masculine plural nouns like postres. For feminine plural nouns like frutas, use riquísimas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rikisimo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if a meal was truly scrumptious, you might hear someone say Está de muerte, which literally translates to 'It is of death'.
- If you describe a person as rica in certain Latin American contexts, it may be interpreted as a slang term for 'attractive' or 'sexy' rather than 'wealthy' or 'tasty'.
- In Mexico, you might hear the word rico used to describe a comforting feeling, such as a rico baño to describe a relaxing and wonderful bath.
Examples in context
- ¿Probaste el pastel? ¡Está delicioso!Did you try the cake? It's scrumptious!
- El chef preparó un plato exquisito para nuestra cena.The chef prepared an exquisite dish for our dinner.
- La abuela hizo unos tamales riquísimos.Grandma made some incredibly tasty tamales.
- ¡Esta salsa picante está muy sabrosa!This spicy sauce is really scrumptious!
- Este asado está re rico.This barbecue is so scrumptious.
- Este café es delicioso.This coffee is delicious.
- Las empanadas están riquísimas.The empanadas are incredibly scrumptious.
- ¡Qué exquisito es el chocolate!How exquisite the chocolate is!
- Este pastel está riquísimo.This cake is scrumptious.
- El guiso de la abuela es riquísimo.Grandmother's stew is delicious.
- ¡Qué riquísimo está el postre!The dessert is so scrumptious!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are eating dessert together.
- AlejandroPrueba este postre, está riquísimo.Try this dessert, it is scrumptious.
- LucíaTienes razón, tiene un sabor increíble.You are right, it has an incredible flavor.
- AlejandroLo compré en la panadería nueva.I bought it at the new bakery.
- LucíaGracias por traerlo, Alejandro.Thank you for bringing it, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
