How to Say "to itch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to itch” is “picar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me picó un mosquito en el brazo.
A mosquito bit me on the arm.
Ten cuidado con esa salsa, porque pica mucho.
Be careful with that sauce, because it's very spicy.
Me pican los ojos por el humo.
My eyes are itching because of the smoke.
The Spelling Swap
When you say 'I bit/stung' (the past), the 'c' changes to 'qu' (piqué). This is just to make sure the word still sounds like a 'K' sound.
Using 'Me' for Itching
When something itches, use words like 'me,' 'te,' or 'le' to show who feels it. 'Me pica la nariz' means 'My nose itches me.'
Hot vs. Spicy
Mistake: “Using 'caliente' to say food is spicy.”
Correction: Use 'picar' or 'picante.' 'Esta sopa pica' means it's spicy; 'Esta sopa está caliente' just means it's high temperature.
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