Breakdown of Esta sopa de fideos sabe mejor cuando agregas un poco de miel.
tú
you
de
of
esta
this
cuando
when
mejor
better
la sopa
the soup
agregar
to add
un poco
a little
el fideo
the noodle
saber
to taste
la miel
the honey
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Questions & Answers about Esta sopa de fideos sabe mejor cuando agregas un poco de miel.
Why is sabe used instead of es?
In Spanish, the verb saber is used to describe how something tastes. So esta sopa sabe literally means “this soup tastes.” Es would mean “is,” which doesn’t convey tasting.
Why do we use sabe mejor instead of es mejor?
Sabe mejor means “tastes better.” If you said es mejor, it would mean “is better” in a general sense, not specifically about taste.
Why is agregas in the tú form?
The sentence addresses someone informally, so it uses the tú form: agregas (“you add”). For a formal “you” you’d use agrega.
Why is there no subjunctive after cuando?
The subjunctive expresses uncertainty or non-habitual actions. Here it’s a habitual fact—“whenever you add honey”—so Spanish uses the present indicative: cuando agregas.
Can we use añadir instead of agregar?
Yes. Añadir and agregar both mean “to add.” Agregar is especially common in Latin America, while añadir may be more frequent in Spain.
What does un poco de mean?
Un poco de means “a little bit of.” So un poco de miel = “a little honey.”
Why include de fideos?
De fideos specifies the type of soup: “noodle soup.” Without it, you’d just have “this soup.”
Can the sentence start with cuando?
Yes. You can say Cuando agregas un poco de miel, esta sopa de fideos sabe mejor. It has the same meaning but a different word order.