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saborear

to savour

verb sah-boh-reh-AHR Rare

Also means

to relish

Usage Note

Saborear means to taste something slowly and with pleasure, and extends metaphorically to savouring a victory or an experience (saborear el éxito). It is more deliberate than probar (to try/taste) and implies enjoyment. The noun sabor (flavour, taste) shares the same root.

Examples

"Saborea cada bocado de este plato."

Natural Translation

Savour every bite of this dish.

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