Estava deliciosa.
It was delicious.
Language note: Using 'estava' indicates past descriptive state.
Culture note: Compliments on food are highly appreciated in Portuguese culture.
Context: You describe the dish's tastiness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Estava
[ehs-tah-vah]
It was
Refers to a state or condition in the past.
A sopa estava pronta.
The soup was ready.
deliciosa
[deh-lee-see-oh-sah]
delicious
A descriptor for very pleasant taste.
A sobremesa estava deliciosa!
The dessert was delicious!
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