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"Rich" in Spanish: rico/a
rico/a
Rich in Spanish is rico or rica. Say Es rico for a wealthy man. Ella es rica. Food praise also uses rico—context decides.
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How to pronounce rico/a
Say it
REE-koh / REE-kah
/ˈri.ko/, /ˈri.ka/
REE-koh / REE-kah. Stress REE. Soft r tap.
"Rich" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rico | rich (masc.) / tasty Wealth or food, by context. | Wealth or food, by context. |
| rica | rich (fem.) / tasty Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| más rico | richer / tastier Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
| familia rica | rich family Wealth description. | Wealth description. |
How to use rico/a in real life
- 1News headline chat
Ese empresario es muy rico.
That businessman is very rich.
Rico for wealth.
- 2Family talk
Vienen de una familia rica.
They come from a rich family.
Rica agrees with familia.
- 3Tasting soup
Este caldo está rico.
This broth is tasty.
Rico for delicious food—common in Latin America.
Mistakes English speakers make with rico/a
Incorrect: Ella es rico.
Correct: Ella es rica.
Agree gender: rica with ella.
Incorrect: Es rich.
Correct: Es rico. / Es rica.
Use rico/rica, not English rich.
Good to know
Good to knowRico/a means wealthy and also tasty in much of Latin America. Tone and topic keep rico clear. Soften wealth talk—money comments can feel rude.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a movie character’s lifestyle
ChatPal
El villano se cree muy rico.
The villain thinks he’s very rich.
You
Rico, sí. Pero solo en pantalla.
Rich, yes. But only on screen.
ChatPal
Y la cena de la película se ve rica.
And the movie dinner looks tasty.
You
Ahora tengo hambre de verdad.
Now I’m truly hungry.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rich" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Rico (m.), rica (f.), plurals ricos / ricas.
Can rico mean tasty?
Yes. In Latin America, ¡qué rico! often praises food.
A rich family?
Una familia rica.
Is calling someone rico rude?
It can feel blunt. Soften or avoid if money talk is sensitive.
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