Translation of Spanish word "rico" to English
rico
/ˈri.ko/
Meaning
AdjectiveWealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
How to use
Rico ('rich / delicious / wealthy') is an adjective (rico, rica, ricos, ricas). In Spain, ¡Qué rico! is very commonly said of delicious food.
🇬🇧 English
rich / delicious
Example
Este pastel está muy rico.
This cake is very delicious.
Él es un hombre muy rico.
He is a very rich man.
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Common phrases
- hacerse rico— to get rich
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Frequency rank: #962 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "rico" mean?▼
The Spanish word "rico" means "rich / delicious" in English.
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