Spanish Phrase
¡Sí, está riquísimo!
Meaning
A enthusiastic way to say “Yes, it’s incredibly tasty!” The speaker is confirming that something (usually food) not only tastes good but is exceptionally delicious.
When to use
Use this phrase right after you’ve tried a dish you love—at a restaurant, at a family dinner, or when a friend offers you a bite. It works best in informal or semi‑formal settings where you want to show genuine delight.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¡Síestáriquísimo!
¡Sí!
An interjection meaning “yes” used to give strong affirmation, often followed by a comma.
está
Third‑person singular present of the verb *estar*, used for temporary states or qualities (e.g., taste).
riquísimo
The absolute superlative of *rico* (delicious). Formed with the suffix *‑ísimo*; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te gusta la paella?
Do you like the paella?
¡Sí, está riquísimo!
Yes, it’s delicious!
✕Common Mistakes
¡Sí, es riquísimo!
Use *estar* for temporary qualities like taste; *ser* is for inherent characteristics.
¡Sí, está riquísima! (if you’re talking about a masculine dish like el arroz)
Make sure the adjective agrees with the gender of the noun you’re describing.
Si está riquísimo, lo comeré.
The affirmation *¡Sí!* should be separated by a comma; otherwise it reads as a conditional clause.
↔Alternatives
¡Claro, está delicioso!
Of course, it’s delicious!
¡Sí, está buenísimo!
Yes, it’s superb!
¡Sí, está sabroso!
Yes, it’s tasty!
Cultural Tip
The absolute superlative (*‑ísimo*) is very common in everyday Spanish to stress a quality. In Spain you’ll hear *riquísimo* more often, while in many Latin‑American countries speakers may prefer *delicioso* or *buenísimo*. Remember to match the gender: *riquísima* for a feminine noun (e.g., la sopa) and *riquísimos* for plural.