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How to Say "The bread is delicious" in Spanish
Say 'El pan está delicioso' to compliment the bread at a restaurant or bakery in Spanish.
El pan está delicioso.
el pahn ehs-TAH deh-lee-SYOH-sohneutral
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Use this phrase when you're eating bread at a restaurant, a café, or even at someone's home and you want to express that it's very tasty. It's a polite way to give a compliment to the chef or host.
Alternatives
- El pan está riquísimo.Use this for an even stronger compliment, meaning 'extremely delicious'.
- Qué rico el pan.This is a more casual and enthusiastic way to say the bread is good.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'ser' instead of 'estar'
Remember to use 'estar' for temporary states like taste; 'El pan es delicioso' implies the bread is always delicious, which is odd.
Pronouncing 'delicioso'
The 'c' sounds like 's' in Latin America, not like 'k'. Say 'deh-lee-SYOH-soh'.
A small cultural note
Bread is often served as a staple accompaniment to meals in Spanish-speaking countries, so complimenting it can be a very appreciated gesture.
Frequently asked
how to say bread is good in spanish
You can say 'El pan está bueno' for 'The bread is good'. For 'delicious', use 'El pan está delicioso'.
what is the difference between delicioso and rico
'Delicioso' is a direct translation of 'delicious', while 'rico' can mean 'rich' or 'tasty', and is often used more casually for food.
how to compliment food in spanish
You can say '¡Qué rico!' (How tasty!) or 'Está muy bueno/buena' (It's very good), or use 'delicioso/deliciosa' for a stronger compliment.
