Picante (en. Spicy)

/piˈkante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has a strong and spicy flavor.

I like spicy food because it has a lot of flavor.

Me gusta la comida picante porque tiene mucho sabor.

That provokes a burning sensation when consumed.

This dish is very spicy; you will need water.

Este plato es muy picante, necesitarás agua.

Related to foods that contain chilies or spicy spices.

The tacos with hot sauce are the best.

Los tacos de salsa picante son los mejores.

From Latin 'picans', which means 'to sting' or 'to burn'.

spicy food

Foods that have a strong and burning flavor due to the presence of spices.

comida picante

hot sauce

Sauce that contains an ingredient that is hot, such as chilies.

salsa picante

spicy love

Love relationship with intense or passionate emotions.

amor picante

peak

Sensation of burning felt when eating something very spicy.

pico

heat

Sensation of warmth in the mouth caused by spicy food.

calor

chili

Plant and fruit used as a spicy condiment.

ají

Something very exciting or intense.

That party was spicy, with a lot of energy.

Esa fiesta estuvo picante, con mucha energía.

Refers to a person who is daring or provocative.

She is very spicy; she always makes bold comments.

Ella es muy picante, siempre hace comentarios audaces.