A1 Expression तटस्थ 3 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

Is this spicy?

Q: How do I ask for no spice at all?

You can say `Can I have this not spicy?` or `Is there a non-spicy version?`. Most restaurants are happy to help.

Food inquiry

Use this phrase to check if food has chili heat before you take a bite.

15 सेकंड में

Ask this to check for chili heat in food.
Use it at restaurants or when sharing meals.
Helps avoid unexpected burning sensations while eating.

मतलब

You use this to ask if food has a hot, burning taste from peppers or chili. It helps you find out if a dish will make your mouth feel fire.

मुख्य उदाहरण

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Ordering at a Thai restaurant

Excuse me, is this spicy?

👔

At a friend's BBQ

Is this spicy? I have a sensitive stomach.

🤝

Texting a friend about a new salsa

I just bought this jar. Is this spicy??

😊

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Western culture, 'spicy' is often a point of pride or a warning. Many restaurants use a 1-5 scale to help customers choose their heat level. Interestingly, the 'Hot Ones' YouTube show has made discussing spice levels a global pop-culture phenomenon.

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The 'Kick' Secret

If someone says a dish has a 'kick,' it means the spice hits you a few seconds after you swallow. Be ready!

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Hot vs. Spicy

In English, 'hot' can mean temperature OR spice. If you are confused, ask 'Do you mean hot-temperature or hot-spicy?'

15 सेकंड में

Ask this to check for chili heat in food.
Use it at restaurants or when sharing meals.
Helps avoid unexpected burning sensations while eating.

What It Means

Is this spicy? is your best friend at the dinner table. It is a simple question about heat. You are asking if the food contains chili, peppers, or hot spices. In English, 'spicy' usually refers to that burning sensation. It is not just about having many flavors. It is about the 'kick' in the dish. Use it when you see red flakes or a dark sauce. It is the ultimate safety question for your tongue.

How To Use It

This phrase is very easy to use. You can point at a dish and ask the question. You can also ask a waiter before you order. Just say the phrase with a rising tone at the end. If you want to be more specific, you can ask How spicy is this?. This asks for the level of heat. Most people will answer with mild, medium, or hot. Be careful, because 'medium' for one person is 'fire' for another!

When To Use It

You should use this whenever you are unsure about a meal. Use it at a Mexican restaurant or an Indian curry house. Use it when a friend offers you a homemade snack. It is perfect for food trucks or street food stalls. Even at a grocery store, you can ask a clerk about a sauce. It saves you from a watery-eyed surprise later. It is a very common and helpful question.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this for temperature. If the soup is boiling hot, don't say spicy. Use the word hot for temperature instead. Also, avoid using it for 'flavorful' foods like garlic bread. Garlic is strong, but it is rarely called 'spicy' in English. Don't ask this if you are eating plain vanilla ice cream. People will think you are joking! Keep it for dishes that usually have peppers.

Cultural Background

In many English-speaking countries, people have different 'spice tolerances.' Some love the burn, while others hate it. This has led to the 'Spice Scale' in many restaurants. You will often see little chili icons on menus. One chili means mild, and three chilis mean 'good luck!' In the US and UK, spicy food has become a huge trend. There are even 'hot wing' challenges that are very popular on the internet. Asking this question shows you care about your dining experience.

Common Variations

You can change the phrase slightly to fit the moment. Try Does this have a kick? for a more casual feel. You might ask Is it very hot? if you are worried. If you are ordering, say Can you make it not spicy?. For a more polite version, try Excuse me, is this dish spicy?. If you are with friends, you can just point and say Spicy?. All of these get the same important answer.

इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This is a neutral phrase suitable for any social situation. It is grammatically simple and very effective for basic communication.

💡

The 'Kick' Secret

If someone says a dish has a 'kick,' it means the spice hits you a few seconds after you swallow. Be ready!

⚠️

Hot vs. Spicy

In English, 'hot' can mean temperature OR spice. If you are confused, ask 'Do you mean hot-temperature or hot-spicy?'

💬

Mild is Safe

In most Western countries, 'mild' means almost no heat. If you hate spice, always ask for 'mild' or 'no spice'.

उदाहरण

#1 Ordering at a Thai restaurant

👔

Excuse me, is this spicy?

A polite way to ask the waiter before ordering.

#2 At a friend's BBQ

🤝

Is this spicy? I have a sensitive stomach.

Explaining why you are asking makes it more personal.

#3 Texting a friend about a new salsa

😊

I just bought this jar. Is this spicy??

Using double question marks shows a bit of worry or excitement.

#4 Seeing a friend eat a very red pepper

😄

Whoa, is this spicy? Your face is turning red!

A funny observation based on the friend's reaction.

#5 Feeding a small child

💭

Wait, don't eat that yet. Is this spicy?

A protective and concerned tone for someone else.

#6 At a potluck dinner

😊

This looks delicious! Is this spicy at all?

Adding 'at all' checks for even a tiny bit of heat.

खुद को परखो

Choose the best word to complete the question at a restaurant.

I don't like chili. ___ this spicy?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Is

We use 'Is' because 'this' (the food) is a singular subject.

Complete the sentence to ask about the level of heat.

How ___ is this curry?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: spicy

'Spicy' is the adjective used to describe the heat level of food.

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formality of 'Is this spicy?'

Casual