deliciando

[de-li-si-ˈɑ̃-du]
verb
delighting, savoring, enjoying with pleasure
1. present participle of 'deliciar' - to take great pleasure or delight in something, to savor
She is savoring every moment of her vacation.
Ela está se deliciando a cada momento de suas férias.
2. to enjoy food or drink with particular pleasure and attention
We were delighting in the delicious dessert.
Estávamos nos deliciando com a sobremesa deliciosa.
3. to experience sensual or aesthetic pleasure
He delighted in the beautiful sunset.
Ele se deliciava com o pôr do sol belo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'deliciando' is frequently used in social contexts, particularly when discussing food, wine, or experiential pleasures. It conveys a sense of mindful enjoyment and is popular in culinary, travel, and lifestyle conversations. The word emphasizes not just consumption but conscious appreciation.
NYC Slang
savoring, loving it, getting down with it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
saboreandogozandoapreciandodesfrutando
Antonyms / Antônimos
detestandoodiandorepugnando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deliciando
Standard usage across Brazil, commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
deliciando
Used naturally with emphasis on sensory pleasure
São Paulo
deliciando
Standard usage, often in culinary contexts
Portugal
deliciando
Less common in European Portuguese; 'saboreando' preferred

Related Words

delíciadeliciosodeliciardeleiteprazer

Related Idioms & Phrases

deliciando-se com algo
estar se deliciando
deliciando os sentidos
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