Portuguese Phrase
O hummus e os legumes são gostosos.
Meaning
The sentence says that both the hummus and the vegetables taste good. In Portuguese, 'gostoso' is a common, informal way to say 'delicious' or 'tasty' when talking about food.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the flavor of a combination of dishes, especially in a casual setting like a family dinner, a picnic, or a snack break.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ohummuseoslegumessãogostosos
Definite article (o, os)
Use 'o' for masculine singular nouns and 'os' for masculine plural nouns.
Conjunction 'e'
The word 'e' means 'and' and links two nouns or noun phrases.
Verb ser (present plural)
'São' is the third‑person plural form of 'ser', used for permanent characteristics like taste.
Adjective agreement
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe; 'gostosos' matches the masculine plural 'hummus' and 'legumes'.
🗨In Conversation
O hummus e os legumes são gostosos.
The hummus and the vegetables are tasty.
Que bom! Eu também adoro.
Great! I love them too.
✕Common Mistakes
O hummus e os legumes estão gostosos.
Use 'são' (ser) for permanent qualities like taste, not 'estão' (estar).
O hummus e os legumes é gostosa.
The adjective must agree with the masculine plural nouns; 'gostosa' is singular feminine.
O hummus e os legumes são gostosos.
In Portuguese the spelling 'homus' is also accepted; be consistent with the chosen form.
↔Alternatives
O hummus e os legumes são deliciosos.
The hummus and the vegetables are delicious.
O homus e os legumes têm um sabor ótimo.
The hummus and the vegetables have a great flavor.
O hummus e os vegetais são muito gostosos.
The hummus and the veggies are very tasty.
Cultural Tip
Hummus, originally from the Middle East, has become a popular snack in Brazil, often served with raw or cooked vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers. While 'gostoso' is informal, it is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation about food. In more formal contexts you might prefer 'delicioso' or 'saboroso'.