más rico
/mas ɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tastier" is translated into Spanish as más rico.
Use this phrase to describe something that has a more pleasant or delicious flavor than something else.
Which one should you use?
While más rico is the most common way to say "tastier" in a casual sense, más sabroso is a more specific way to emphasize the actual flavor or savoriness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use más rica for feminine nouns, más ricos for masculine plural nouns and más ricas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/mas ɾiko/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, describing a person as rico can imply they are 'attractive' or 'hot' rather than just 'tasty'.
- The root of rico comes from the Gothic word reiks, which originally meant 'mighty' or 'powerful' rather than having money or flavor.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, rico is used as a general term for pleasure. You might hear it used to describe a comfortable bed or a pleasant breeze, not just food.
Examples in context
- La comida en este restaurante es más sabrosa que en cualquier otro lugar.The food at this restaurant is tastier than anywhere else.
- Esta pizza está más rica que la que comimos ayer.This pizza is tastier than the one we had yesterday.
- ¡Esta paella está más rica que el pan!This paella is tastier than bread!
- El guacamole de la abuela está más sabroso que el pozole.Grandma's guacamole is tastier than pozole.
- Este chocolate es más rico que el otro.This chocolate is tastier than the other one.
- Creo que tu pastel es más rico.I think your cake is tastier.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are trying different appetizers at a party.
- MateoPrueba este dip de ajo, Elena.Try this garlic dip, Elena.
- ElenaEstá bueno, pero el de tomate es más rico.It's good, but the tomato one is tastier.
- MateoTienes razón, el de tomate tiene más sabor.You're right, the tomato one has more flavor.
- ElenaSí, definitivamente es el mejor.Yes, it's definitely the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, rico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
