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exquisito

ex-kee-SEE-toh/eks.ki.ˈsi.to/

delicious

Also: superb, exquisite
A single, beautifully decorated cupcake with a swirl of pink frosting and a red cherry on top, sitting on a small white plate.

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El postre de chocolate está exquisito.

A1

The chocolate dessert is delicious.

Me sirvieron un vino blanco exquisito en el restaurante.

A2

They served me a superb white wine at the restaurant.

Esta sopa tiene un sabor realmente exquisito.

B1

This soup has a truly exquisite flavor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sabor exquisito – exquisite flavor
  • comida exquisita – exquisite food
  • aroma exquisito – exquisite aroma

refined

Also: select, fastidious
AdjectivemB2formal
A porcelain teacup with delicate floral patterns sitting on a matching saucer, next to a neatly folded linen napkin.

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Ella tiene un gusto exquisito para el arte moderno.

B1

She has a refined taste for modern art.

El embajador nos dio un trato exquisito durante nuestra estancia.

B2

The ambassador gave us superb treatment during our stay.

Es un hombre de modales exquisitos.

C1

He is a man of exquisite manners.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gusto exquisito – refined taste
  • trato exquisito – superb treatment
  • modales exquisitos – exquisite manners

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "exquisito" in Spanish:

delicious→exquisite→fastidious→refined→select→superb→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exquisito

Question 1 of 3

If you are at a friend's house and their cooking is amazing, what would you say?

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👥 Word Family▼
exquisitez(exquisiteness) — Noun
exquisitamente(exquisitely) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'exquisitus,' which literally means 'carefully sought out.' It was used to describe things that were chosen because they were the best of the best.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: exquisiteFrench: exquis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'exquisito' only for food?

No! While it's very common for food, you can also use it to describe someone's manners, art, music, or even the way someone treats you (hospitality).

What is the difference between 'rico' and 'exquisito'?

'Rico' is like saying 'tasty' or 'good.' 'Exquisito' is like saying 'superb' or 'divine.' It is a much higher level of praise.

Can I use 'exquisito' for a person's looks?

Not usually. In English, you might say someone has 'exquisite beauty,' but in Spanish, we usually use it for their 'gusto' (taste) or 'trato' (treatment) rather than their physical appearance.