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    Caviar (en. Caviar)

    /ka.βiˈaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A culinary product from sturgeon roe.
    Caviar is a luxury at many elegant dinners.
    El caviar es un lujo en muchas cenas elegantes.
    A synonym for luxury or high quality in food.
    The restaurant offers dishes that include caviar, a sign of distinction.
    El restaurante ofrece platos que incluyen caviar, un signo de distinción.
    Food that is frequently consumed at celebrations.
    When toasting, they served caviar as an appetizer.
    Al brindar, sirvieron caviar como aperitivo.

    Etymology

    From French 'caviar', which comes from Italian 'caviale', which in turn derives from Greek 'kaviari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sea caviar
    It refers to a caviar of very high quality.
    caviar de the sea
    lime caviar
    A fruit used to refer to an exotic luxury.
    caviar de lima
    to live like a king
    Used in contexts where people talk about enjoying caviar and luxuries.
    vivir como un rey

    Related Words

    sturgeon
    A fish whose eggs are used to make caviar.
    esturión
    delicatessen
    A term that refers to select and high-quality food products.
    delicatessen
    luxury
    A concept related to something that is expensive and of high quality.
    lujo

    Slang Meanings

    Something extremely expensive or luxurious.
    That car is pure caviar; not just anyone can afford it.
    Ese coche es puro caviar, no cualquiera puede permitírselo.
    Something that is very special or exclusive.
    That party was a caviar; all the guests were high society.
    Esa fiesta fue un caviar, todos los invitados eran de la alta sociedad.