goloso
/ɡoˈloso/
In Spanish, the English phrase 'sweet tooth' is expressed as goloso.
The word is used to describe someone who has a liking for foods that are sweet or a weakness for sweets. While it is the standard way to say one has a sweet tooth, it can also imply being 'greedy' or 'gluttonous' depending on the context.
Meaning: a liking for foods that are sweet, a weakness for sweets (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word goloso refers to the general trait of having a sweet tooth, but if you want to express a specific craving for sweets rather than a general personality trait, you can use the phrase tener antojo de algo dulce.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender and number of the people being described. The adjective goloso changes to the feminine form golosa if the person with the sweet tooth is female. Use the plural form golosos when referring to a group of people with a sweet tooth.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoˈloso/
Did you know?
- The word goloso shares its DNA with the English word 'glutton', as both stem from the Latin 'gula', meaning 'throat'.
- The adjective goloso can be used for people, but it is also commonly used to describe foods that are intensely sweet or enticing, like a pastel goloso.
- The word golosina is the noun for a 'sweet' or 'candy' and shares the same root as goloso. While goloso is the person, golosina is the object of their desire.
Examples in context
- Soy un goloso.I have a sweet-tooth.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a sweet tooth using the form goloso.Tatoeba #853950 by pa_wer, translation #321744 by CK
- Mi hermana es muy golosa, siempre se come un postre después de cada comida.My sister has a serious sweet tooth, she always eats a dessert after every meal.
- No puedo evitarlo, soy muy goloso.I can't help it, I have a sweet tooth.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a dessert menu.
- AlejandroMira este pastel de chocolate.Look at this chocolate cake.
- SofíaNo lo mires, que soy muy golosa.Don't look at it, because I have a big sweet tooth.
- AlejandroYo también soy goloso, pidamos uno.I have a sweet tooth too, let's order one.
- SofíaVale, compartamos el pastel.Okay, let's share the cake.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry goloso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries goloso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
