Pikante (en. Spicy)
/piˈkante/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains spiciness.
The food is delicious, but it's too spicy for me.
Ang pagkain ay masarap, ngunit masyadong pikante para sa akin.
Reminds of intense flavor that brings heat in the mouth.
The spicy sauce is perfect for your tacos.
Ang pikante na sarsa ay perpekto para sa iyong tacos.
A characteristic of food with a high level of spiciness.
Many enjoy the spicy versions of their platters.
Tinatangkilik ng marami ang mga pagsasalin ng pikante sa kanilang mga platter.
Etymology
Spanish derived from 'picante', meaning spicy or hot.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The flavor is spicy
The food has a high level of spiciness.
Pikante ang lasa
Spicy salsa
Sauce that has a spicy flavor.
Salsa na pikante
Related Words
chili
A vegetable commonly used to add spiciness to dishes.
sili
spicy sauce
A sauce containing ingredients that provide heat.
maanghang na sarsa
Slang Meanings
unique or delicious spicy food
I hope we have spicy dish later!
Sana may pikante na ulam tayo mamaya!
more enticing or sexy
What she's wearing today is really spicy!
Ang suot niya ngayon, ang pikante talaga!
intense or exciting experience
Wow, the match was really spicy earlier!
Grabe, ang pikante ng laban kanina!