Translation of Italian word "piccante" to English
piccante
/pikˈkan.te/
How to use
Used to describe food or drinks that have a strong, pungent flavor.
🇬🇧 English
spicy, hot
Example
Amo la pasta all'arrabbiata con molto peperoncino piccante.
I love pasta arrabbiata with a lot of spicy chili.
Attento che questa salsa messicana è davvero piccante.
Watch out that this Mexican sauce is really spicy.
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Common phrases
- cibo piccante— spicy food
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Frequency rank: #687 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "piccante" mean?▼
The Italian word "piccante" means "spicy, hot" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "piccante"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Pungente per peperoncino o spezie." (which translates as "I love pasta arrabbiata with a lot of spicy chili.").
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