# Spanish: The 'Sting' of Spice

Difficulty: beginner

While 'picante' is the adjective for spicy, the verb 'picar' is used to describe the action of the spice. Asking '¿pica mucho?' literally means 'does it sting a lot?'

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [picante](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/spicy.md) | /pikˈante/ | spicy |
| [mucho](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/much-a-lot.md) | /mˈutʃo/ | much / a lot |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "The 'Sting' of Spice" in Spanish?

While 'picante' is the adjective for spicy, the verb 'picar' is used to describe the action of the spice. Asking '¿pica mucho?' literally means 'does it sting a lot?'

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

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