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    Especia (en. Spice)

    /esˈpe.sja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Substance extracted from plants and used to enhance the flavor of food.
    Curry is a spice that is widely used in Indian cuisine.
    El curry es una especia que se usa mucho en la cocina india.
    Category of products derived from seeds, fruits, roots, or barks.
    In Mediterranean cuisine, various spices such as oregano and basil are used.
    En la cocina mediterránea, se utilizan varias especias como el orégano y la albahaca.
    Quality or characteristic of something that makes it distinctive.
    The spice of his humor makes him unique among his friends.
    La especia de su humor lo hace único entre sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'species', which means appearance or class.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pay the piper
    To take on responsibilities that do not belong to you.
    pagar el pato
    there is no spice without a price
    Everything has a cost or consequences.
    no hay especia sin precio

    Related Words

    flavor
    Sensation perceived through the senses while eating.
    sabor
    aroma
    Smell that emanates from something, especially food.
    aroma
    culinary
    Relating to cooking or the art of preparing food.
    culinario

    Slang Meanings

    Style or personal flair.
    That guy has a lot of spice in his way of dressing.
    Ese chico tiene mucha especia en su forma de vestir.
    Something interesting or exciting.
    That movie has a lot of spice; you can't miss it.
    Esa película tiene mucha especia, no te la puedes perder.