How to Say "tastes like" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tastes like” is “sabe” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
describing the flavor of food or drink
Examples
Este pastel sabe a limón.
This cake tastes like lemon.
La carne no sabe a nada.
The meat doesn't taste like anything.
¡Qué rico sabe esto!
This tastes so good!
Always use 'saber a'
When describing what something tastes like, always follow 'saber' with the little word 'a'. For example, 'sabe a chocolate' (it tastes like chocolate).
Forgetting the 'a'
Mistake: “La sopa sabe pollo.”
Correction: La sopa sabe a pollo. You need the 'a' to connect the verb 'sabe' to the flavor 'pollo'.
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