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sabor

flavor

noun sah-BOHR Less Common

Also means

taste

Usage Note

Sabor is the objective quality of taste (buen sabor = good flavor), while gusto refers more to personal preference. The adjective sabroso (tasty) shares the same root. Sabor is also used figuratively: música con sabor latino (music with a Latin flavor).

Examples

"Este helado tiene un sabor delicioso."

Natural Translation

This ice cream has a delicious flavor.

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