What is the Spanish word for "spicy"?

Learn how to say "spicy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

spicy

Spanish

picante

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Examples of how to use "spicy" in Spanish

English
I love very spicy food.
Spanish
Me encanta la comida muy picante.
English
The soup is too spicy for me.
Spanish
La sopa está demasiado picante para mí.
English
She added spicy peppers to the salad.
Spanish
Ella añadió pimientos picantes a la ensalada.
English
This spicy sauce tastes very flavorful.
Spanish
Esta salsa picante tiene mucho sabor.
English
Do you like spicy food or mild?
Spanish
¿Te gusta la comida picante o suave?

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