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"Delicious" is an adjective which is often translated as "delicioso", and "delectable" is an adjective which is also often translated as "delicioso". Learn more about the difference between "delicious" and "delectable" below.
delicious(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. delicioso
The soup was delicious.La sopa estaba deliciosa.
b. rico
Your mother's turkey is delicious.El pavo de tu madre está rico.
c. exquisito
This is the most delicious chocolate cake ever.Éste es el pastel más exquisito del mundo.
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delectable(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. delicioso
Dessert was a delectable combination of ice cream, bananas, and tequila.El postre era una deliciosa combinación de helado, plátanos y tequila.
b. exquisito
Our dinner there was full of delectable dishes and first class service.Nuestra cena allí estuvo llena de platos exquisitos y servicio de primera clase.
a. encantador
Ed was instantly captivated by the delectable redhead he met at the party.Ed se quedó instantáneamente prendado de la encantadora pelirroja que conoció en la fiesta.
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