/deliˈθjoso/ ES

/deliˈsjoso/ MX

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Translation

delicious

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Word origin

From Latin deliciosus, from deliciae ('delight, pleasure'), from delicere ('to allure, to entice').

Origin
Latin
Root
deliciae
English cognates
delicious, delight

Grammar

Femininedeliciosa
Masc pluraldeliciosos
Fem pluraldeliciosas

Examples

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This chocolate cake is delicious.

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My grandmother makes a delicious soup.

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What a delicious smell is coming from the kitchen!

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We tried some delicious desserts at the restaurant.

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The strawberries are delicious at this time of year.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 3: delicioso, perseguir, bolso and 7 more words.