How to Say "rich" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rich” is “rico” — use 'rico' to describe someone or something possessing a lot of money or financial wealth.
rico
REE-kohˈriko
Examples
Su familia es rica porque tienen una gran empresa de tecnología.
His family is rich because they own a large technology company.
Quiero ser rico y viajar por todo el mundo.
I want to be wealthy and travel all over the world.
La zona costera es rica en biodiversidad.
The coastal area is rich in biodiversity.
Me gusta mucho el color azul oscuro, se ve muy rico.
I really like the dark blue color, it looks very rich (deep).
Masculine vs. Feminine
Remember that 'rico' is the masculine form (for men or things like 'el país rico'). Use 'rica' for feminine nouns (like 'la mujer rica').
The preposition 'En'
This meaning almost always uses the preposition 'en' (in/with) to indicate what the thing is rich in: 'rico en vitaminas,' 'rico en petróleo.'
rico
REE-kohˈriko
Examples
La zona costera es rica en biodiversidad.
The coastal area is rich in biodiversity.
Su familia es rica porque tienen una gran empresa de tecnología.
His family is rich because they own a large technology company.
Quiero ser rico y viajar por todo el mundo.
I want to be wealthy and travel all over the world.
Me gusta mucho el color azul oscuro, se ve muy rico.
I really like the dark blue color, it looks very rich (deep).
Masculine vs. Feminine
Remember that 'rico' is the masculine form (for men or things like 'el país rico'). Use 'rica' for feminine nouns (like 'la mujer rica').
The preposition 'En'
This meaning almost always uses the preposition 'en' (in/with) to indicate what the thing is rich in: 'rico en vitaminas,' 'rico en petróleo.'
pesado
peh-SAH-thopeˈsa.ðo
Examples
La pizza por la noche me resulta muy pesada.
Pizza at night is very heavy for me to digest.
Es una comida pesada con mucha grasa.
It is a heavy meal with a lot of fat.
Describing Effects
When food 'feels heavy,' we often use it with the verb 'caer' (to fall). For example: 'La cena me cayó pesada' (The dinner sat heavy on my stomach).
robusto
ro-BOOS-tohroˈβusto
Examples
Este vino tinto tiene un sabor muy robusto.
This red wine has a very full-bodied flavor.
Me encanta el aroma robusto del café recién molido.
I love the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee.
Flavor descriptions
When describing flavors, 'robusto' is a more sophisticated word than just saying 'fuerte' (strong).
Confusing 'Rico' for Food with 'Pesado'
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