qué rico(
keh
rree
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koh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (how tasty)
a. how delicious
¿Te acuerdas qué rica estaba la paella que comimos?Do you remember how delicious the paella we ate was?
2. (how adorable)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g. skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g. Wow!).
3. (expressing delight)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. how lovely
Imagínate estar tumbado al sol, sin hacer nada. - ¡Qué rico!Imagine lying in the sun and doing nothing. - How lovely!
b. that's great
Me han dado la beca. -¡Qué rico! ¡Felicidades!They gave me the grant. -That's great! Congratulations!
4. (ironic)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. that's great
¡Qué rico! De nuevo me toca a mí limpiar el baño.That's great! I'm stuck cleaning the bathroom, again!
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