Piskante (en. Spicy)

/pis-kan-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates food that has a spicy taste.
Most people prefer spicy food over bland food.
Mas gusto ng marami ang piskante na pagkain kaysa sa mga bland na pagkain.
Refers to dishes that contain spices that add warmth or heat to the flavor.
Curry is an example of a spicy dish.
Ang curry ay isang halimbawa ng piskante na pagkain.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'piscante', referring to a type of food that has a spicy flavor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spicy flavor
the food has a spicy quality.
piskante ang lasa

Related Words

spicy
a term used to describe foods that have heat in flavor.
maanghang
chili
a vegetable commonly used to give a spicy flavor to foods.
sili

Slang Meanings

High confidence
That outfit is so bold!
Ang damit na yan, piskante na piskante!
Seductive
Her actions at the party were so seductive.
Masyadong piskante ang kanyang mga kilos sa party.
So cool or hype
Wow, this music is so cool!
Grabe, ang piskante ng music na to!