spicy
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.
I enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.
The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.
The professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.
Wow, this salsa is really spicy!
This tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.
Quiz rápido
Be careful, this red soup is very _____!
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: spicy
Ejemplos
I love eating spicy food like Indian curry.
everydayI enjoy meals that have a hot flavor from peppers or spices.
The chef recommends this spicy dish for adventurous diners.
formalThe professional cook suggests this hot meal for people who like to try new things.
Wow, this salsa is really spicy!
informalThis tomato sauce is very hot and makes my mouth burn.
Research shows that spicy ingredients can increase metabolism.
academicScientific studies indicate that hot food components can speed up the body's energy use.
We should offer a spicy option on our new catering menu.
businessIt is a good idea to include a hot-flavored choice for our business food service.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
'Hot' can mean both high temperature and spicy flavor, while 'spicy' only refers to flavor.
'Salty' refers to the taste of salt, whereas 'spicy' refers to the heat from peppers or spices.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'this soup is very spice' instead of using the adjective form 'spicy'.
Truco para recordar
Think of a red 'S' shaped chili pepper for 'Spicy'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Middle English word 'spice', which comes from the Old French 'espice', meaning a condiment or medicinal substance.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
While spicy food is a staple in Mexican, Indian, and Thai cultures, it may be less common in traditional Northern European cuisines.
Quiz rápido
Be careful, this red soup is very _____!
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: spicy
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