# How to Say “spicy” in Spanish

**picante** /pikˈante/: spicy

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “picante” is /pikˈante/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Food & Restaurants](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/food-restaurants.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "picante" in Spanish?

The IPA pronunciation is /pikˈante/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "picante" mean in English?

"picante" translates to "spicy" in English. It belongs to the Food & Restaurants category.

### Is "picante" formal or informal in Spanish?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Food & Restaurants Phrases

- ["the menu" → la carta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-menu.md): /la kˈaɾta/
- ["the appetizers" → las entradas](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-appetizers.md): /las entɾˈaðas/
- ["the main courses" → los platos fuertes](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-main-courses.md): /los plˈatos fwˈeɾtes/
- ["Can I have / Give me" → Me regala](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/can-i-have-give-me.md): /me reɣˈala/
- ["a bandeja paisa" → una bandeja paisa](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/a-bandeja-paisa.md): /ˈuna βandˈexa pˈaɪsa/
- ["vegetarian" → vegetariano](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/vegetarian.md): /bˌexetaɾjˈano/

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