How to Say "exquisite" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “exquisite” is “delicado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
AdjectiveB2
quality or detail
Examples
El vestido de novia tenía un encaje muy delicado.
The wedding dress had very delicate lace.
El chef creó una salsa de sabor delicado que complementó el pescado.
The chef created a subtle-flavored sauce that complemented the fish.
Describing Permanent Qualities
When describing a permanent or inherent quality (like the flavor of a dish or the design of a dress), use the verb 'ser': 'La tela es delicada' (The fabric is delicate).
Confusing Subtlety and Taste
Mistake: “Este vino es muy delicado, no me gusta.”
Correction: Este vino tiene un sabor muy delicado. (While 'delicado' can describe the flavor itself, use 'fino' or 'refinado' if you mean the quality of the wine is high class.)
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