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    Picantes (en. Spicy)

    piˈkante̞s

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to foods that contain spices that cause a burning sensation in the mouth.
    Spicy sauces are popular in Mexican cuisine.
    Las salsas picantes son populares en la cocina mexicana.
    Can be used figuratively to describe bold or strong situations or comments.
    The conversation became spicy when they started talking about politics.
    La conversación se volvió picante cuando comenzaron a hablar de política.
    Indicates something that provokes intense emotion or interest.
    The thriller had a spicy plot that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
    El thriller tenía un argumento picante que mantenía al público al borde de su asiento.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'picans', which means 'to burn' or 'to sting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Spicy food
    Foods that create a burning sensation.
    comida picante
    To have a spicy personality
    To have a strong or explosive temperament.
    tener un carácter picante
    Spicy flavor
    A strong and stimulating flavor in food.
    sabor picante

    Related Words

    Pepper
    Fruit used in many spicy dishes.
    pimiento
    Sauce
    Food preparation that can be spicy.
    salsa
    Spice
    Substance used for flavoring that can be spicy.
    especia

    Slang Meanings

    Something very exciting or interesting.
    That movie was very spicy, I couldn't take my eyes off it.
    Esa película fue muy picante, no podía apartar la mirada.
    A bold or provocative comment.
    His comment was very spicy, everyone was left surprised.
    Su comentario fue muy picante, todos se quedaron sorprendidos.