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Spanish Phrase

¡Esta receta es súper rápida!

/ˈes.ta reˈθe.ta es ˈsu.peɾ ˈra.pi.ða/
Meaning"This recipe is super fast!"
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Meaning

The sentence praises a dish by saying that the recipe can be prepared extremely quickly. The word "súper" adds an informal, enthusiastic tone, making the statement sound lively and encouraging.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to recommend a quick‑cook recipe to friends, in a cooking blog, or when describing a dish that can be ready in minutes. It works best in casual conversation or informal writing.

Grammar Breakdown

Estarecetaessúperrápida

1

Demonstrative adjective

"Esta" modifies a feminine singular noun and means 'this'.

2

Noun gender & number

"receta" is a feminine singular noun, so adjectives must agree in gender and number.

3

Verb ser (present)

"es" is the third‑person singular of ser, used for inherent qualities like speed.

4

Intensifier "súper"

"súper" works as an adverb meaning 'very' or 'super', and is informal.

5

Adjective agreement

"rápida" is the feminine singular form of "rápido" to match "receta".

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Conoces alguna receta fácil y rápida?

Do you know any easy and fast recipe?

¡Esta receta es súper rápida!

This recipe is super fast!

B

Common Mistakes

  • ¡Esta receta está súper rápida!

    Use "es" (ser) for inherent qualities; "está" (estar) describes temporary states.

  • ¡Esta receta es super rápida!

    The adverb needs the accent: "súper".

Alternatives

  • Esta receta es muy rápida.

    This recipe is very fast.

  • Esta receta se hace en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.

    This recipe is done in the blink of an eye.

  • Esta receta es rapidísima.

    This recipe is extremely fast.

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Cultural Tip

In Spanish, "súper" as an intensifier is colloquial; it fits friendly chats, social media posts, or cooking videos, but avoid it in formal writing. Some regions prefer "rapidísima" or "muy rápida" for a more neutral tone.