Spicy - translation, pronunciation and examples
spicy
containing spices
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Она добавила в рагу острый набор специй — перец и кумин — чтобы усилить вкус.
Этот суп для меня слишком острый — я едва чувствую вкус курицы.
spicy usage examples
Она добавила в рагу острый набор специй — перец и кумин — чтобы усилить вкус.
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew.
Этот суп для меня слишком острый — я едва чувствую вкус курицы.
This soup is too spicy for me; I can barely taste the chicken.
Similar words
contains spices; general neutral term for food with noticeable spices or heat
often denotes strong heat (capsaicin); can also mean high temperature or intense sensation
having the flavor or heat characteristic of black or chili pepper
pleasantly sharp or stimulating in a subtle, often sophisticated way
having a strong, sharp taste or smell; often intense or overpowering
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spicy belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
spicy synonyms
What's the difference between spicy / hot / peppery / piquant / pungent / zesty
contains spices; general neutral term for food with noticeable spices or heat
This curry is very spicy.
Это карри очень острое.
often denotes strong heat (capsaicin); can also mean high temperature or intense sensation
The salsa is very hot — handle with care.
Сальса очень острая — будь осторожен.
having the flavor or heat characteristic of black or chili pepper
The dish is pleasantly peppery.
Блюдо приятно перчёное.
pleasantly sharp or stimulating in a subtle, often sophisticated way
The dressing has a piquant mustard flavor.
Заправка обладает пикантным вкусом горчицы.
having a strong, sharp taste or smell; often intense or overpowering
The cheese has a pungent aroma.
Сыр имеет резкий (едкий) аромат.
lively and fresh-tasting, often with citrus notes rather than heat
The marinade gives the fish a zesty flavor.
Маринад придаёт рыбе бодрящий цитрусовый вкус.
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How to pronounce spicy and what this word means
spicy translation: острый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce spicy
/ˈspaɪsi/
spicy translation
острый
spicy examples
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew.
spicy transcription
/ˈspaɪsi/, /ˈspaɪsi/
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Questions about this word
spicy meaning: what does it mean?
containing spices
spicy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
spicy is pronounced as /ˈspaɪsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
spicy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew. Translation: Она добавила в рагу острый набор специй — перец и кумин — чтобы усилить вкус.
Is spicy part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, spicy (острый) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is spicy part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, spicy (острый) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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