la comida está deliciosa
/la komida esta deliθjosa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "the food is delicious" is la comida está deliciosa.
This phrase is used to express that the food being eaten tastes very good. If the food is already being discussed and the context is established, you may omit the subject and simply say está deliciosa to refer to the food in general or está delicioso if you are referring to a masculine dish.
Which one should you use?
While la comida está deliciosa is a standard way to express this, la comida está rica is a very common, slightly more casual alternative. You may also use the shorter phrases está delicioso or está deliciosa once the subject of the food is already known.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression ¡Está de rechupete! is more commonly used in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because comida is a feminine noun, the adjective must agree in gender. Therefore, you must use deliciosa rather than the masculine delicioso when referring to it.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying la comida está delicioso. Because comida is feminine, the adjective must be deliciosa to ensure correct gender agreement.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, saying está rico can occasionally be used as a flirtatious double entendre, so context is key.
- The phrase está de rechupete comes from the verb rechupar, which means 'to lick one's fingers or lips' after eating something tasty.
- While está rica means 'it is tasty' in the context of food, using rica to describe a person means they are wealthy.
Examples in context
- Mmm, este postre está delicioso. ¡Quiero más!Mmm, this dessert is delicious. I want more!
- ¡La paella está buenísima! ¿Me das la receta?The paella is extremely good! Can you give me the recipe?
- Gracias, la comida está deliciosa.Thank you, the food is delicious.
- Dile que la comida está deliciosa.Tell him the food is delicious.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are eating at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta tu plato, Elena?Do you like your dish, Elena?
- ElenaSí, la comida está deliciosa.Yes, the food is delicious.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste.I am glad you like it.
- ElenaEl chef es un artista.The chef is an artist.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
