How to Say "piquant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “piquant” is “calientes” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
flavor (plural)
Examples
Estos tacos están calientes, ¡trae leche!
These tacos are spicy, bring milk!
Para mí, todos los platos mexicanos son demasiado calientes.
For me, all Mexican dishes are too spicy.
Regional Use
While 'picante' is the standard for 'spicy,' in many Latin American countries, especially Mexico, 'caliente' is also used to mean 'spicy' or 'piquant' when referring to food.
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