picante
spicy, hot
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/piˈkante/
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Cultural Note
Traditional Spanish cuisine is not particularly spicy compared to Mexican food. The spiciest element in Spanish cooking is usually pimenton (paprika). In Mexico and much of Latin America, 'picante' food featuring chili peppers is central to the culinary identity.
📝 Example Sentences
La salsa esta demasiado picante para mi.
The sauce is too spicy for me.
A mi novio le encanta la comida picante.
My boyfriend loves spicy food.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | picante |
| masculine | picante |
| feminine_plural | picantes |
| masculine_plural | picantes |