crispy

BrE /ˈkrɪs.pɪ/ AmE /ˈkrɪs.pi/

adjective en → es

1 FOOD TEXTURE [attributive or predicative] B1

having a hard, dry surface that breaks easily when you bite it

crispito, crocante

  • a crispy texture

Collocations crispy bacon · crispy fried chicken

  • The bacon was nice and crispy.

    El tocino estaba crocante y delicioso.

2 PAPER TEXTURE [attributive or predicative] B2

having a hard, dry surface that breaks easily when you bend it

crispito (de papel)

  • a crispy paper

Collocations crispy wrapping paper · crispy newspaper

  • The old newspaper was crisp and dry.

    El periódico viejo estaba crujiente y seco.