Rich in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'rich' is 'rico', pronounced REE-koh (IPA: /ˈriko/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: ricos).
Pronunciation: REE-koh
| Spanish | rico |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | REE-koh · /ˈriko/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | ricos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'rico'
- Su familia es muy rica.
Her family is very rich. - ¡Qué rica está la comida!
The food is so tasty! - El país es rico en recursos naturales.
The country is rich in natural resources. - Quieren ser ricos antes de los cuarenta.
They want to be rich before they turn forty.
Common Phrases with 'rico'
- ¡Qué rico!
How delicious! / How nice! - hacerse rico
to get rich
How to Use 'rico'
Key ser/estar contrast: ser rico = to be wealthy, estar rico = to be delicious. Rico en = rich in. Regular agreement: rico, rica, ricos, ricas.
Regional note: Throughout Latin America, rico is the default word for 'delicious' and also describes anything pleasant: ¡qué rico! = how nice!
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Rich' in Spanish is 'rico', pronounced REE-koh.
It is spelled r-i-c-o.
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