savoury

• Se refiere a alimentos que son salados o especiados, en contraposición a los dulces; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo moralmente aceptable o agradable.

Describes food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet; also used figuratively to describe something morally acceptable or pleasant.

1. Morally wholesome or acceptableC1formalbritish

   Having a good reputation; morally respectable or pleasant.

   moralmente correcto o aceptable

   • He was not a very savoury character, known for his shady dealings.
   • The story had a less than savoury ending, involving betrayal and deceit.
   • She tried to keep her reputation savoury in the competitive industry.

   Sinónimosdecentestimablehonorableproperreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesomeworthy

   Antónimosdisreputableimmoralunsavouryunwholesome

2. Pleasantly pungent tasteB1formal

   Having a strong, agreeable, and often salty or spicy flavor, as opposed to sweet.

   sabroso (salado o picante)

   • The chef prepared a savoury pie filled with meat and vegetables.
   • I prefer savoury snacks like crackers and cheese over sweets.
   • The dish had a savoury aroma of herbs and garlic.

   Sinónimosappetizingflavorfulpiquantspicytangyzesty

   Antónimossugarysweet

3. Pleasing to the sense of tasteB1formal

   Appealing or delicious in flavor; appetizing.

   sabroso

   • The soup was wonderfully savoury, warming him on a cold day.
   • She prepared a savoury stew that everyone enjoyed.
   • The savoury smell of roasting chicken filled the kitchen.

   Sinónimosappetizingdeliciousflavorsomelusciousmouth-wateringpalatablescrumptioussucculenttasty

   Antónimosblanddistastefultastelessunappetizingunsavory

• Sustantivo que designa una de las dos hierbas aromáticas de la familia de la menta, o bien un plato sabroso o especiado que se sirve al final de la cena o como aperitivo.

A noun referring to either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family, or to an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.

1. B2formal

   Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family, used in cooking for flavor.

   ajedrea

   • She added fresh savoury to the stew for extra flavor.
   • Summer savoury is often used in bean dishes.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried savoury.

2. Savory dishB2formalbritishculinary

   An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.

   Plato salado

   • The meal concluded with a cheese savoury.
   • They served a selection of savouries before the main course.
   • The party featured both sweet and savoury snacks.

   Sinónimosappetizerstarter