Portuguese · Food & Drink
Delicioso
[/deliˈsiozu/]
Delicious
Beginneradjective
Definition
Highly pleasant to the taste.
Extremamente agradável ao paladar.
Example
Esse prato está delicioso!
This dish is delicious!
Etymology
'Delicioso' originates from the Latin 'deliciosus', which means 'pleasing' or 'delightful'. It has been adopted into Portuguese to describe appetizing food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Delicioso' is used in both spoken and written contexts, often in culinary discussions, reviews, and menus, across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Descriptive terms such as 'delicioso' frequently appear in literature and culinary writing, emphasizing the pleasure of food.