tan rico
/tan ɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'so delicious' can be translated into Spanish as tan rico.
This phrase is used to emphasize that food or drink tastes very good.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tan means 'so' or 'as' and rico means 'rich' or 'tasty' in this context.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the food being described is a feminine noun, such as la sopa, you change the adjective to tan rica. If you are describing multiple masculine items, such as los tacos, the phrase becomes tan ricos. If you are describing multiple feminine items, such as las manzanas, the phrase becomes tan ricas.
How do you pronounce it?
/tan ɾiko/
Did you know?
- If you call a person rico, you might accidentally imply they are 'attractive' or 'hot' depending on the country and context.
- The word rico is actually an ancient Germanic loanword meaning 'powerful' or 'mighty'.
- Beyond food, rico can describe a pleasant sensation, such as a baño rico meaning a 'nice' or 'relaxing' bath.
Examples in context
- ¡Está más bueno que el mole de mi abuela!It's better than my grandma's mole sauce!
- ¡Qué bien cocinas! Este pollo está para chuparse los dedos.You cook so well! This chicken is finger-licking good!
- El pastel está tan rico.The cake is so delicious.
- Este café está tan rico.This coffee is so delicious.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- Sofía¡Este arroz está tan rico!This rice is so delicious!
- AlejandroSí, la comida es excelente.Yes, the food is excellent.
- Sofía¿Quieres probar mi postre?Do you want to try my dessert?
- AlejandroNo gracias, ya estoy lleno.No thanks, I am already full.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rico, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
