spicy

/ˈspaɪsi/ adjetivo B1

En español: picoso, alampante, picante

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice. · He prepared a spicy casserole.
Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical. · This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.
Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent. · She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.
Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating. · He is known for his spicy political commentary.
Scandalous. (informal)
Risky; mildly aggressive or dangerous. · Look at the little wildcub! That's one spicy ball of fur.
Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic. · I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.

Comparativo spicier · Superlativo spiciest

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De la biblioteca

A little gypsy wind came down it to meet them, laden with the spicy perfume of young dew-wet ferns.

Anne of Green Gables, p. 79 · C1

“Aren’t they beautiful?” the girl asked, as she breathed in the spicy scent of the bright flowers.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 48 · B2

If you want something different, you can try spicy Korean barbecue too.

Food Trucks in Austin, p. 1 · B1

We always stop to eat spicy jerk chicken and sweet fried plantains.

Celebrating the Notting Hill Carnival, p. 1 · B1

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