sabes bien
/sabes bjen/from spelling rules
The phrase "you taste good" in Spanish is translated as sabes bien.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they have a pleasant taste, typically in a romantic or sexual context.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'it tastes good' (referring to food or a thing), use the third-person singular form sabe bien.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb saber does not only mean 'to know' a fact, but also functions as the primary way to describe the flavor of something.
- In many Latin American countries, the word rico is used instead of bien to describe a person's taste, implying they are 'delicious'.
- The word bien is a direct descendant of the Latin bene, which is the same root found in the English word 'benefit'.
Examples in context
- Sabes bien.You taste good.
- Eres increíble, sabes bien.You are incredible, you taste good.
Example conversation
A romantic moment in a dimly lit bedroom.
- MaríaEres tan dulce, sabes bien.You are so sweet, you taste good.
- JavierTú también me encantas, María.I love you too, María.
- MaríaNo puedo dejar de besarte.I cannot stop kissing you.
- JavierNo te detengas, mi amor.Don't stop, my love.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
