Riquísima (en. Delicious)
/rikɪˈsima/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to something that has an exceptionally pleasant taste.
The food at that restaurant is delicious.
La comida en ese restaurante es riquísima.
It can also refer to something that is inherently very attractive or enjoyable.
That movie is amazing, you can't miss it.
Esa película es riquísima, no te la puedes perder.
It is used in an informal context to describe someone as very pretty or attractive.
That girl is stunning; everyone is looking at her at the party.
Esa chica es riquísima, todos la miran en la fiesta.
Etymology
Superlative form of the adjective 'rico', which comes from the Latin 'ricus', meaning 'rich' or 'abundant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
How delicious!
Expression of delight for something being eaten or tasted.
¡Qué riquísimo!
This sauce is delicious.
It means that the sauce is very tasty.
Está riquísima esta salsa.
Delicious food
It is used to describe high-quality food with good flavor.
Comida riquísima
Related Words
rich
That has a good flavor or is abundant.
rico
tasty
That has taste, pleasant to the palate.
sabroso
exquisite
That is extremely good or refined in quality.
exquisito
Slang Meanings
Used to describe someone who is very attractive or charming.
That guy is quite charming; he has great charisma.
Ese chico es riquísimo, tiene un gran carisma.
It refers to something that is very desirable or popular.
That new series is fantastic; everyone is watching it.
Esa nueva serie es riquísima, todos la están viendo.