Dictionary · Spanish

golosear

verb

Senses

  1. 1.

    to eat sweets/candy

    to consume treats, candies, or other sweet snacks

  2. 2.

    to snack between meals

    to eat small amounts of food outside regular mealtimes, often unhealthy foods

  3. 3.

    to tempt or entice with something desirable

    to dangle something attractive in front of someone

Examples

  • "A los niños les encanta golosear dulces después de la escuela."

    Children love to eat candy after school.

  • "No deberías golosear entre las comidas si quieres mantenerte saludable."

    You shouldn't snack between meals if you want to stay healthy.

  • "Ella golosea constantemente con galletas y chocolates."

    She is constantly snacking on cookies and chocolates.

Usage

Informal, conversational verb common in Spain and Latin America. Related noun: golosina (candy/treat). Often used in negative contexts regarding healthy eating habits. Conjugates regularly in all tenses.

Conjugation

Full table

Presente

indicative
yogoloseo
túgoloseas
él/ella/Ud.golosea
nosotrosgoloseamos
vosotrosgoloseáis
ellos/ellas/Uds.golosean

Pretérito Imperfecto

indicative
yogoloseaba
túgoloseabas
él/ella/Ud.goloseaba
nosotrosgoloseábamos
vosotrosgoloseabais
ellos/ellas/Uds.goloseaban

Pretérito Indefinido

indicative
yogoloseé
túgoloseaste
él/ella/Ud.goloseó
nosotrosgoloseamos
vosotrosgoloseasteis
ellos/ellas/Uds.golosearon

Futuro Simple

indicative
yogolosearé
túgolosearás
él/ella/Ud.goloseará
nosotrosgolosearemos
vosotrosgolosearéis
ellos/ellas/Uds.golosearán