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42 Spanish Phrases for Describing Food Taste
42 compact Spanish phrases for describing food taste, texture, aroma, sweetness, acidity, saltiness, spice, freshness, richness, and overall balance.
Table of Contents
Texture
- 01
Tiene textura cremosa.
It has a creamy texture.
- 02
Está muy crujiente.
It is very crunchy.
- 03
Se deshace en la boca.
It melts in the mouth.
- 04
La carne está jugosa.
The meat is juicy.
- 05
La salsa queda sedosa.
The sauce is silky.
- 06
El arroz está suelto.
The rice is separate.
- 07
Está algo pastoso.
It is a bit mushy.
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Flavor Balance
- 08
Tiene buen equilibrio.
It has good balance.
- 09
Le falta sal.
It lacks salt.
- 10
Está demasiado salado.
It is too salty.
- 11
Tiene sabor intenso.
It has an intense flavor.
- 12
El sabor es suave.
The flavor is mild.
- 13
Queda un regusto agradable.
It leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
- 14
El sabor dura mucho.
The flavor lasts long.
Sweetness and Acidity
- 15
Está demasiado dulce.
It is too sweet.
- 16
Tiene dulzor justo.
It has just enough sweetness.
- 17
Está un poco ácido.
It is a bit acidic.
- 18
Tiene toque cítrico.
It has a citrus note.
- 19
La acidez refresca.
The acidity is refreshing.
- 20
No empalaga.
It is not cloying.
- 21
Tiene sabor afrutado.
It has a fruity flavor.
Spice and Heat
- 22
Pica un poco.
It is a little spicy.
- 23
Pica demasiado.
It is too spicy.
- 24
Tiene picante suave.
It has mild heat.
- 25
El picante llega después.
The heat comes later.
- 26
Tiene sabor ahumado.
It has a smoky flavor.
- 27
Las especias destacan.
The spices stand out.
- 28
Está bien sazonado.
It is well seasoned.
Aroma and Freshness
- 29
Huele muy fresco.
It smells very fresh.
- 30
Tiene aroma tostado.
It has a toasted aroma.
- 31
Huele a hierbas.
It smells like herbs.
- 32
Sabe a producto fresco.
It tastes like a fresh product.
- 33
Tiene sabor artificial.
It has an artificial flavor.
- 34
El aroma es fuerte.
The aroma is strong.
- 35
Huele un poco raro.
It smells a bit strange.
Overall Impression
- 36
Está muy logrado.
It is very well executed.
- 37
Me parece ligero.
It seems light to me.
- 38
Resulta pesado.
It feels heavy.
- 39
Le falta contraste.
It lacks contrast.
- 40
Tiene mucha personalidad.
It has a lot of character.
- 41
No me convence del todo.
It does not fully convince me.
- 42
Está mejor de lo esperado.
It is better than expected.
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