Gustoso is an adjective in Spanish.
/gusˈtoso/
Gustoso is used primarily to describe food that has a pleasing flavor. It can also refer to enjoyable experiences or sensations in a broader context. The word is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in culinary descriptions or discussions about food in written texts.
La comida en este restaurante es muy gustosa.
The food in this restaurant is very tasty.
Me encanta el vino gustoso que compramos.
I love the tasty wine we bought.
El postre resultó ser gustoso y satisfactorio.
The dessert turned out to be tasty and satisfying.
Gustoso is often found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, especially related to food and enjoyment. Here are some examples:
Estar en un lugar gustoso.
To be in a pleasant place.
(This can refer to being in an enjoyable environment.)
Hacer algo con mucho gusto.
To do something with great pleasure.
(This idiom implies doing something enjoyably or with enthusiasm.)
Vivir gustosamente.
To live pleasantly/enjoyably.
(Refers to enjoying life to the fullest.)
Un gusto gustoso.
A delightful pleasure.
(Used to describe a pleasant experience beyond just taste, like a fulfilling encounter.)
Comer algo gustoso.
To eat something tasty.
(Commonly used in daily conversations when referring to enjoying good food.)
The word gustoso originates from the Latin gustōsus, derived from gustus, which means "taste." Thus, it has maintained its connection to flavor and the pleasure derived from taste throughout its evolution.
Synonyms: - Suculento (succulent) - Delicioso (delicious) - Sabroso (flavorful)
Antonyms: - Soso (bland) - Insípido (tasteless) - Desabrido (flavorless)