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spicy in Tagalog

maanghang

/ˈspaɪsi/

spicy in Tagalog: maanghang. In English, spicy means of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

Tagalog words for spicy

providing a burning sensation due to chilies and other spices
maanghang
tangy or pungent
maanghang

English meaning of spicy

  1. adjective Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
  2. adjective Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
  3. adjective Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.
  4. adjective Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating.

Full definition of spicy

spicy in a sentence

  • He prepared a spicy casserole.
  • This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.
  • She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

Synonyms of spicy

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Questions about spicy in Tagalog

What is the meaning of spicy in Tagalog?
Spicy in Tagalog is maanghang.
Ano ang spicy sa Tagalog?
Spicy: maanghang.
What does spicy mean in English?
Spicy means of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: spicy (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Tagalog words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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