saboreaste

Saboreaste is the second-person singular form in the pretérito simple of the Spanish verb saborear, meaning “you tasted” or “you savored.” It is used to describe a completed act of tasting or enjoying flavors in the past, typically in informal second-person narratives.

Saborear derives from the noun sabor (taste), which in turn comes from Latin sapor. The verb is regular in its preterite endings, so the tú form is saboreaste, with other forms like saboreó, saboreamos, and saborearon following the standard -ar verb pattern. The pronunciation follows ordinary Spanish stress rules, and no accent mark is required on saboreaste.

Usage in Spanish centers on literal tasting of food or drink, but it can also convey a deliberate act of savoring an experience, moment, or memory. In literary and conversational contexts, saboreaste emphasizes attentiveness to flavor or to the enjoyment of a situation. Depending on nuance, speakers may choose synonyms such as probar or degustar to shift emphasis toward attempting, evaluating, or appreciating flavors.

Examples include: “Ayer saboreaste cada bocado de la cena.” and “¿Qué tal el postre? ¿Saboreaste la crema con paciencia?” These illustrate both literal tasting and the broader sense of savoring a moment. Saborear also yields related forms like saboreando (savoring) and saboreamos (we savor).