manjar apetitoso (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun phrase.

Phonetic transcription:

/man'xar apeti'toso/

Translation options:

• Tasty delicacy

Meaning:

"Manjar apetitoso" translates to "tasty delicacy" in English. It refers to a delicious and appetizing food item that is pleasing to the palate. The term is commonly used to describe particularly enticing or delectable dishes.

Usage and Frequency:

This phrase is more commonly used in written contexts rather than in oral speech, as it is somewhat formal and poetic. It is not a frequently used expression in everyday conversation but is often found in descriptions of food in literature, recipes, and culinary reviews.

Example sentences:

1. El chef preparó un manjar apetitoso para la cena.
   Translation: The chef prepared a tasty delicacy for dinner.

2. Encontramos un puesto de comida callejera que ofrecía manjares apetitosos a buenos precios.
   Translation: We found a street food stall that offered tasty delicacies at good prices.

Idiomatic Expressions:

• Dar en el manjar
  (To hit the jackpot)

• Por fin encontré el libro que buscaba, ¡di en el manjar!
  Translation: I finally found the book I was looking for, I hit the jackpot!

• Quedarse con el manjar en la boca
  (To hesitate when answering)

• Le preguntaron sobre el tema pero se quedó con el manjar en la boca.
  Translation: They asked him about the topic but he hesitated in answering.

• Manjar de los dioses
  (Delicious food)

• La tarta de chocolate que sirvieron en la fiesta era un auténtico manjar de los dioses.
  Translation: The chocolate cake served at the party was a true delicacy.

Etymology:

The word "manjar" comes from the Latin word "manducare," which means "to eat." The term "apetitoso" is derived from the Latin word "appetitosus," meaning "that which arouses an appetite."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Delicia, exquisitez, gusto, exquisite.
• Antonyms: Insípido, desabrido, repugnante, desagradable.