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"Sabroso" is an adjective which is often translated as "tasty", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "sabroso" and "a" below.
sabroso(
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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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a, la a(
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. to
Ve a tu habitación.Go to your room.
a. to
A la izquierda puedes ver el parque.To your left you can see the park.
a. at
Saldremos al amanecer.We will leave at dawn.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. to
No te olvides de escribir a tus abuelos.Don't forget to write to your grandparents.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
a. to
Vino a saludar.He came to say hello.
a. per
Trabajo ocho horas al día.I work eight hours per day.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. a
Ese adjetivo debe terminar con una a.That adjective should end in an a.
a. A
El pianista tocó una A.The pianist played an A.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
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