A1 adjective Neutral #4,578 am häufigsten

spicy

/ˈspaɪsi/

Spicy describes food that has a strong, sharp, or hot flavor because it contains spices like chili or pepper. It often causes a warm or burning sensation in the mouth.

Beispiele

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1

I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.

I enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.

2

The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.

The professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.

3

Wow, this salsa is really spicy!

This tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
spiciness
Verb
spice
Adverb
spicily
Adjektiv
spicy
Verwandt
spice
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Merkhilfe

Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.

Schnelles Quiz

Be careful, this red soup is very _____!

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: spicy

Beispiele

1

I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.

everyday

I enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.

2

The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.

formal

The professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.

3

Wow, this salsa is really spicy!

informal

This tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.

4

Research shows that spicy ingredients can increase metabolism.

academic

Scientific studies indicate that hot food components can speed up the body's energy use.

5

We should offer a spicy option on our new catering menu.

business

It is a good idea to include a hot-flavored choice for our business food service.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
spiciness
Verb
spice
Adverb
spicily
Adjektiv
spicy
Verwandt
spice

Häufige Kollokationen

spicy food meals that are hot and seasoned
spicy sauce a liquid topping that is hot to the taste
spicy aroma a smell that suggests many spices
extra spicy containing a very high amount of heat
spicy flavor a taste that is sharp and hot

Häufige Phrasen

spice it up

to make something more interesting or exciting

spicy tuna roll

a common type of sushi with hot sauce

hot and spicy

a common description for very pungent food

Wird oft verwechselt mit

spicy vs hot

'Hot' can mean both high temperature and spicy flavor, while 'spicy' only refers to flavor.

spicy vs salty

'Salty' refers to the taste of salt, whereas 'spicy' refers to the heat from peppers or spices.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'spicy' when you want to describe food that has a 'kick' or heat. In modern slang, it can also describe a situation that is exciting or slightly controversial.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'this soup is very spice' instead of using the adjective form 'spicy'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English word 'spice', which comes from the Old French 'espice', meaning a condiment or medicinal substance.

Grammatikmuster

comparative: spicier superlative: spiciest
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Kultureller Kontext

While spicy food is a staple in Mexican, Indian, and Thai cultures, it may be less common in traditional Northern European cuisines.

Schnelles Quiz

Be careful, this red soup is very _____!

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: spicy

Verwandte Redewendungen

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