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"Sabrosa" is a form of "sabroso", an adjective which is often translated as "tasty". "La comida" is a form of "comida", a noun which is often translated as "food". Learn more about the difference between "sabrosa" and "la comida" below.
sabroso(
sah
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broh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. tasty
¡Este burrito está muy sabroso!This burrito is really tasty!
b. delicious
Te recomiendo que lo lleves a ese lugar peruano sabroso.I recommend that you take him to that delicious Peruvian place.
a. juicy
Se está corriendo un rumor sabroso por la oficina.There is a juicy rumor going around the office.
3. (enjoyable)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. pleasant
Pasamos una velada sabrosa con buena comida y un ambiente inmejorable.We had a pleasant evening with good food and an unbeatable ambiance.
b. nice
La masajista del spa me dio un sabroso y relajante masaje.The masseuse at the spa gave me a nice and relaxing massage.
4. (lively)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. fun
Tu amigo es muy sabroso, siempre está contando chistes y haciéndonos reír.Your friend is very fun; he's always cracking jokes and making us laugh.
a. considerable
Recibió una sabrosa oferta por la casa que no puedo igualar.She received a considerable offer for the house that I can't match.
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la comida(
koh
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mee
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dah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. food
Su comida preferida es macarrones con queso.Her favorite food is macaroni and cheese.
a. meal
El desayuno es la comida más importante del día.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
3. (midday meal)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. lunch
La gente en España toma la comida a las dos de la tarde.The locals in Spain have lunch at two in the afternoon.
4. (main meal)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. dinner
Dimos una comida especial para celebrar la ocasión.We hosted a special dinner to celebrate the occasion.
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