degustar

Senses

1. 1.

   to taste, to sample

   to try food or drink to evaluate its flavor

2. 2.

   to savor, to relish

   to enjoy something slowly and with appreciation

Examples

• "Fomos à vinícola para degustar os vinhos da região."

  We went to the winery to taste the wines from the region.

• "O chef convidou os clientes a degustar o novo prato do cardápio."

  The chef invited the customers to sample the new dish on the menu.

• "Ela degustou o café lentamente, apreciando cada gole."

  She savored the coffee slowly, appreciating each sip.

Usage

Formal or refined register, commonly used in culinary and wine contexts. The noun form is "degustação" (tasting/tasting session). Often collocates with "vinho" (wine), "queijo" (cheese), "café" (coffee), and other gourmet foods.