What does "picante" mean in English?

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Spanish

picante

English

spicy

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Alternative translations of "picante"

hot
piquant
pungent

Examples of how to use "picante" in Spanish

Spanish
La comida mexicana es muy picante.
English
Mexican food is very spicy.
Spanish
La salsa está muy picante para mí
English
The salsa is too spicy for me.
Spanish
Prefiero comida menos picante pero sabrosa
English
I prefer less spicy but flavorful food.
Spanish
El chile picante me hace llorar
English
Spicy chili makes me cry.
Spanish
¿Este plato es picante o suave?
English
Is this dish spicy or mild?

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La comida mexicana es muy picante.

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