Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tá delicioso!
Meaning
Literally “Yes, it’s delicious!” – a quick, enthusiastic affirmation that the food or drink you’re tasting is tasty. The use of “tá” makes the sentence sound relaxed and friendly.
When to use
Use this phrase right after you’ve taken a bite or sip and want to let the host, chef, or friends know you love it. It’s perfect in informal settings – family meals, street‑food stalls, or a casual dinner with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Simtádelicioso
Sim
A simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement for emphasis.
tá (colloquial estar)
A contracted, informal form of the verb estar (to be). Used in everyday speech to talk about a temporary state.
delicioso
An adjective meaning “delicious”. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes (here masculine singular).
🗨In Conversation
Sim, tá delicioso!
Yes, it’s delicious!
Que bom! Quer mais?
Great! Do you want more?
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, é delicioso.
“É” (ser) describes permanent qualities, while taste is a temporary state, so use “tá/está”.
Sim, ta delicioso.
Missing the acute accent changes the pronunciation and looks informal in writing; keep the accent: “tá”.
Sim, tá deliciosa.
Match gender with the noun; if you’re talking about a masculine dish (e.g., “o prato”), use “delicioso”.
↔Alternatives
Sim, está delicioso.
Yes, it’s delicious.
Com certeza, está muito bom.
Certainly, it’s very good.
Claro, está ótimo.
Sure, it’s great.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, “tá” is the go‑to informal form of “está”. It appears in almost every casual conversation, especially when talking about food, music, or feelings. Using “tá” signals that you’re relaxed and comfortable with the people you’re speaking to. In more formal contexts (e.g., a restaurant review) you’d replace it with “está”.