острый
spicy
containing spices
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острый with English translation
острый usage examples
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew.
Она добавила в рагу острый набор специй — перец и кумин — чтобы усилить вкус.
This soup is too spicy for me; I can barely taste the chicken.
Этот суп для меня слишком острый — я едва чувствую вкус курицы.
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острый belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
острый synonyms
What's the difference between острый / пряный / остро-пряный / пикантный / жгучий
general term for a taste that causes a hot or pungent sensation
This soup is very spicy.
Этот суп очень острый.
contains spices (cumin, coriander, etc.), not necessarily hot
The spiced cutlets turned out very flavorful.
Пряные котлеты получились очень ароматными.
emphasizes a combination of heat and spice notes
The dish turned out hot and spicy, with a pronounced peppery taste.
Блюдо получилось остро-пряным, с выраженным перцовым вкусом.
pleasantly sharp or piquant note; often has a positive connotation
A piquant sauce makes the dish more interesting.
Пикантный соус делает блюдо интереснее.
strong burning sensation in the mouth, often associated with pepper/chili
Hot pepper gives the dish a strong heat.
Жгучий перец придаёт блюду сильную остроту.
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How to pronounce острый and what this word means
острый translation: spicy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce острый
[ˈostrɨj]
острый translation
spicy
острый examples
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew.
острый transcription
[ˈostrɨj]
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Questions about this word
острый meaning: what does it mean?
с ощутимыми острыми специями или лёгкой жгучестью
острый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
острый is pronounced as [ˈostrɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
острый 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 острый part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, острый (spicy) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is острый part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, острый (spicy) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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