Deliciosa (en. Delicious)
/de.liˈθjo.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is very tasty.
The chocolate cake is delicious.
El pastel de chocolate es delicioso.
Used to describe something that produces pleasure.
The view from the mountain is delightful.
La vista desde la montaña es deliciosa.
That causes a strong satisfaction or pleasure.
The music we listened to was delightful.
La música que escuchamos fue deliciosa.
Etymology
From Latin 'deliciosus', meaning 'pleasurable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pure delight
something that is extremely pleasurable.
pura delicia
a delicious meal
a dish that is highly pleasing to the palate.
una comida deliciosa
deliciously
in a delicious manner.
deliciosamente
Related Words
delight
intense pleasure experienced when tasting something very tasty.
delicia
flavor
sensory perception of food through taste.
sabor
sweet
that has a sweet flavor.
dulce
Slang Meanings
Something that is so good it becomes tempting.
That girl is deliciously attractive.
Esa chica es deliciosamente atractiva.
Colloquially used to refer to something that is really good.
This party is delightful.
Esta fiesta está deliciosa.