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How to Say "exquisite" in Spanish

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exquisito

ex-kee-SEE-toheks.ki.ˈsi.to

adjectiveA2general
Use 'exquisito' when referring to the fine quality of a flavor, indicating something is delicious or very tasty.
A single, beautifully decorated cupcake with a swirl of pink frosting and a red cherry on top, sitting on a small white plate.

Examples

El postre de chocolate está exquisito.

The chocolate dessert is delicious.

Me sirvieron un vino blanco exquisito en el restaurante.

They served me a superb white wine at the restaurant.

Esta sopa tiene un sabor realmente exquisito.

This soup has a truly exquisite flavor.

Matching the Gender

This word ends in -o when describing masculine things (el vino) and changes to -a for feminine things (la comida).

Using 'Ser' vs 'Estar'

Use 'está' when you are eating something right now and want to say it tastes great. Use 'es' to say a specific recipe or food is generally high quality.

Overusing 'Muy'

Mistake: “Es muy exquisito.”

Correction: Just say 'Es exquisito'. This word is already very strong on its own, so adding 'muy' (very) is often unnecessary.

bellísimo

adjectiveA1general
Use 'bellísimo' to describe something as extremely beautiful, particularly for art, music, or stunning natural details.

Examples

El amanecer en la costa es bellísimo.

The sunrise on the coast is extremely beautiful.

delicado

deh-lee-KAH-dohdeliˈkaðo

adjectiveB2general
Choose 'delicado' when describing fine, intricate quality or detail, such as in fabrics, craftsmanship, or subtle nuances.
A close-up of a single white jasmine flower from which a very faint, light vapor gently rises, representing a subtle scent.

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.)

Taste vs. Beauty vs. Detail

The most common mistake is using 'exquisito' for beauty or fine detail. Remember: 'exquisito' is primarily for taste and food. For beauty, use 'bellísimo'; for fine, intricate detail, use 'delicado'.

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