Exquisitos (en. Exquisite)

/eksˈkwisitos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is very refined or has a very selective taste.
The restaurant offers exquisite dishes that surprise diners.
El restaurante ofrece platos exquisitos que sorprenden a los comensales.
It indicates someone who has a well-developed taste for beautiful or fine things.
She has an exquisite aesthetic sense, she always chooses the best works of art.
Ella tiene un sentido estético exquisito, siempre elige las mejores obras de arte.
Something that is extremely delicate or careful.
The dress was made of exquisite fabric, very soft and light.
El vestido estaba hecho de una tela exquisita, muy suave y ligera.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exquisitus', meaning 'selected' or 'carefully chosen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have exquisite taste
It refers to someone who chooses the best or most beautiful in any field.
tener un gusto exquisito
exquisite flavors
It is used to describe flavors that are very pleasant to the palate.
exquisitos sabores
an exquisite attention to detail
It means that special care is given to small details.
una exquisita atención al detalle

Related Words

exquisiteness
The quality of being exquisite.
exquisitez
exquisitely
Exquisitely, with great care or delicacy.
exquisitamente
exquisite
Singular masculine form of the adjective.
exquisito

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary, impressive.
That movie is exquisite, you have to see it.
Esa película es exquisita, tienes que verla.
Sometimes it is used sarcastically for something that was very elaborate but did not turn out to be satisfactory.
The result was exquisitely mediocre.
El resultado fue exquisitamente mediocre.