Adjective · A1 · Spanish glossary
Delicioso: delicious
delicioso
Pronunciation: deh-lee-SYOH-soh (stress the capital letters)
Delicioso means “delicious” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: delicious
- How to say it: deh-lee-SYOH-soh
- Forms: delicioso, deliciosa, deliciosos, deliciosas
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “delicioso” means and how to use it
Delicioso means “delicious.” It is used mostly for food and drinks.
Forms of “delicioso”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | delicioso | deliciosos |
| Feminine | deliciosa | deliciosas |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- El pastel está delicioso.The cake is delicious.
- Probé una sopa deliciosa.I tried a delicious soup.
- Todo estuvo delicioso, gracias.Everything was delicious, thank you.
Usage tip
Use estar with food: está delicioso. Other common words are “rico,” “sabroso,” and “exquisito.” “Qué rico” is very common.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “delicious” in Spanish?
“delicious” in Spanish is “delicioso.” It is pronounced deh-lee-SYOH-soh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “delicioso”?
Say deh-lee-SYOH-soh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “delicioso” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “delicioso,” “deliciosa,” “deliciosos,” and “deliciosas.”
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