How to Say "savor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “savor” is “sabor” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El pastel de mi abuela tiene un sabor a vainilla muy fuerte.
My grandmother's cake has a very strong vanilla flavor.
¿Qué sabor de helado prefieres, chocolate o fresa?
What flavor of ice cream do you prefer, chocolate or strawberry?
Este café tiene un sabor amargo, pero me gusta.
This coffee has a bitter taste, but I like it.
Masculine Noun Rule
Most Spanish nouns that end in -or, like 'sabor,' are masculine (el sabor), even if they refer to a quality.
Confusing Sabor and Gusto
Mistake: “Using 'gusto' when talking about the quality of food (e.g., *El gusto es bueno*).”
Correction: Use 'sabor' for the quality of the food (*El sabor es bueno*). Use 'gusto' for the sense of taste or personal preference (*Tengo buen gusto*).
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