flavor

S2 W2

BrE /ˈflɑːvə/ AmE /ˈflɔːrv/

noun / adjective en → es

1 TASTE [uncountable] A2

the taste of a food or drink, especially one that is pleasant and enjoyable

sabor, gusto

  • a flavor of something

Collocations flavor of chocolate · flavor of coffee

  • The cake has a delicious flavor.

    El pastel tiene un sabor delicioso.

2 INGREDIENT [countable] B1

a substance that is added to food or drink to give it taste, especially a sweet one

sustancia para dar sabor, ingrediente

  • add flavor to something

Collocations flavor for ice cream · flavor for yogurt

  • Add a little vanilla flavor to the cake.

    Añade un poco de sabor vainilla al pastel.

3 STYLE [uncountable] B2

the particular style or character of something, especially in art or music

estilo, carácter

  • have a flavor of something

Collocations flavor of the 1960s · flavor of jazz music

  • The film has a strong flavor of the 1950s.

    La película tiene un fuerte sabor de los años cincuenta.

Idioms

flavor of one's own medicine C1

saber amargo a alguien

  • He got a taste of his own medicine when he was fired.

    Él probó el sabor amargo de su propia medicina cuando fue despedido.