spicy

S2 W2

BrE /ˈspaɪsɪ/ AmE /ˈspaɪsɪ/

adjective en → es

1 FLAVOR [attributive, predicative] A2

having a strong, hot taste caused by spices or chillies

picante, especiado

  • a spicy dish

Collocations spicy food · spicy curry

  • She likes her food spicy.

    Ella le gusta la comida picante.

2 PERSONALITY [attributive] B1

having a strong personality, often in an exciting or aggressive way

vivaz, picante (en sentido figurado)

  • a spicy character

Collocations spicy personality · spicy conversation

  • He's a spicy character.

    Él es una persona muy vivaz.