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degustar

[de-gus-TAR]
verb
to taste, to sample, to savor
1. to taste something carefully and appreciatively, especially food or drink
We will degustate the wine at the vineyard tour.
Vamos degustar o vinho no passeio pela vinícola.
2. to sample or try a small amount of something to evaluate its quality or flavor
The chef invited us to degustate the new menu items.
O chef nos convidou para degustar os novos pratos do menu.
3. to enjoy or appreciate the taste of something with attention and pleasure
You should degustate this chocolate slowly to appreciate its complexity.
Você deveria degustar este chocolate lentamente para apreciar sua complexidade.
Synonyms
provarsaborearexperimentardegustar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
degustar
standard usage in culinary contexts
Portugal
degustar
standard usage, often used in formal gastronomic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

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