spicy

piccante

Dal gusto forte che dà una sensazione di bruciore in bocca, di solito perché contiene peperoncino.

In inglese semplice: Having a strong taste that makes your mouth feel hot, usually because it contains chilli.

• This soup is spicy.
• She ordered a spicy chicken curry.
• Is the sauce too spicy for you?

Sinonimi: hot, fiery

Contrari: mild

Espressioni comuni: spicy food, spicy curry, spicy sauce

speziato, pungente

Dal sapore o dall’odore forte, pungente e vivace.

In inglese semplice: Having a strong, sharp, lively taste or smell.

• The perfume has a spicy scent.
• A spicy aroma drifted from the kitchen.
• This wine leaves a spicy taste in your mouth.

Sinonimi: pungent, zesty, tangy

Contrari: bland

Espressioni comuni: spicy aroma, spicy scent, spicy flavour

speziato

Che contiene spezie o ne prevede l’uso, senza essere necessariamente piccante.

In inglese semplice: Containing or involving spices, without necessarily tasting hot.

• She baked a spicy ginger cake.
• This spicy bread contains cinnamon and cloves.
• The biscuits are spicy but do not burn your mouth.

Sinonimi: spiced, seasoned

Espressioni comuni: spicy cake, spicy bread, spicy biscuits

pepato, provocatorio

Intenso, emozionante o capace di suscitare forte interesse o accesi contrasti.

In inglese semplice: Intense, exciting, or likely to cause strong disagreement or interest.

• The debate got spicy.
• Her spicy comments started an argument online.
• They have a spicy relationship full of drama.

Sinonimi: heated, provocative

Espressioni comuni: spicy debate, spicy relationship, spicy comments