How to Say ‘Very well / deliciously’ in Mexican Spanish
Muy rico
mwee REE-koh
[mwee REE-koh]
💬 Usage Tip: In Mexico, "rico" often means "delicious" when talking about food. So "cocina muy rico" means someone cooks delicious food, not that they are rich.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Complimenting food with "¡Qué rico!" is super common in Mexico. Food praise is practically a love language.
Phrase Breakdown
Muy
[mwee]
very
Adverb used to intensify adjectives or other adverbs.
El pan está Muy calientito hoy.
The bread is very warm today.
rico
[REE-koh]
delicious / tasty
In Mexico, rico often describes food as tasty; it can also mean rich.
El mole quedó rico y todos repitieron.
The mole turned out delicious and everyone had seconds.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer