sabor
flavor / taste
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sa.ˈboɾ/
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Cultural Note
Portuguese speakers are very expressive about food flavors. Common descriptions include 'saboroso' (flavorful), 'sem sabor' or 'insosso' (bland), and 'com muito sabor' (very flavorful). In ice cream shops, 'sabor' is used to mean 'flavor' — 'qual sabor?' (which flavor?). The related adjective 'saboroso' is preferred over 'gostoso' in Portugal for describing delicious food.
📝 Example Sentences
Este prato tem um sabor incrível.
This dish has an incredible flavor.
Qual sabor de sorvete você quer?
What flavor of ice cream do you want?
O azeite dá um sabor especial à comida.
Olive oil gives a special flavor to the food.