sabor
/saboɾ/from spelling rules
The English word "taste" translates to Spanish as sabor.
sabor refers to one of the sensations produced by the tongue. You can use the related adjective sabroso to describe food that is tasty or flavorful. When you want to express that something is absolutely delicious with great enthusiasm, you can use riquísimo. Note that while sabor refers to the flavor of food, the phrase buen gusto is used to describe a person's aesthetic taste, such as in art or fashion, whereas buen sabor refers specifically to the flavor of food.
Meaning: one of the sensations produced by the tongue (noun)
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between how you describe a taste and how you experience it. Use the verb saber to express that something has a specific taste, but use the verb saborear when you mean to savor or enjoy the taste. Additionally, while sabor is the standard word for flavor, gusto can also refer to taste and is commonly used in formal situations, particularly when expressing preferences.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/saboɾ/
Did you know?
- The adjective sabroso is often used in Latin American slang to describe a person who is sexually attractive or 'tasty'.
- In Spanish, the word gusto is used in the phrase mucho gusto to say 'nice to meet you'. This literally translates to 'much pleasure' or 'much taste'.
- The word sabor comes from the Latin sapōrem, which is rooted in a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to try' or 'to research'.
Examples in context
- Odio el sabor del jengibre.I hate the taste of ginger.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of the sabor of ginger.Tatoeba #10198848 by Seael, translation #10164898 by ddnktr
- ¿Notas el sabor de jengibre?Can you taste the ginger?This sentence is useful for asking if someone notices the sabor of ginger.Tatoeba #10198846 by Seael, translation #6939256 by Eccles17
- No puedo distinguir el sabor.I can't distinguish the taste.This sentence is useful for stating an inability to distinguish a particular sabor.Tatoeba #2849547 by cueyayotl, translation #1210030 by urro
- El sabor de este vino es exquisitoThe taste of this wine is exquisite
- Me gusta el sabor del chocolateI like the taste of chocolate
- ¡Este pastel tiene una sabrosura increíble!This cake has an amazing flavor!
- ¡El postre que preparaste está riquísimo!The dessert you made is incredibly delicious!
- 45 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are eating a new dish at a restaurant.
- Daniel¿Te gusta el sabor de esta salsa?Do you like the taste of this sauce?
- LucíaSí, tiene un sabor muy intenso.Yes, it has a very intense flavor.
- DanielEs verdad, el sabor es increíble.It's true, the taste is incredible.
- LucíaMe encanta este nuevo sabor.I love this new flavor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sabor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
