spicy food

Meaning

'Spicy food' refers to dishes prepared with strong spices, particularly those containing chili peppers that create a burning, hot sensation in the mouth. It is a very common term used globally to describe cuisines like Mexican, Indian, or Thai that are known for heat.

Examples

• My stomach is quite sensitive, so I try to avoid extremely spicy food.

  My stomach is quite sensitive, so I try to avoid extremely spicy food.

• If you like spicy food, you should definitely try the red curry at this restaurant.

  If you like spicy food, you should definitely try the red curry at this restaurant.

• Some people love spicy food because it releases endorphins and makes them feel good.

  Some people love spicy food because it releases endorphins and makes them feel good.

• Could you recommend a dish that isn't spicy food? I prefer something mild.

  Could you recommend a dish that isn't spicy food? I prefer something mild.

• He drank a whole glass of milk to cool down his mouth after eating the spicy food.

  He drank a whole glass of milk to cool down his mouth after eating the spicy food.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ This soup is very spice.

  ✓ This soup is very spicy.

  'Spice' is a noun. You must use the adjective 'spicy' to describe food that is hot.

• ✗ I can't eat hot food because of my stomach.

  ✓ I can't eat spicy food because of my stomach.

  'Hot food' usually refers to temperature. To refer to chili heat, 'spicy food' is much more precise and common.

Related Expressions

Practice

• She loves Indian cuisine because she is a big fan of ___.

  💡 Dishes made with hot peppers and strong seasonings

  Show answer

  spicy food

• Be careful with that salsa; it's definitely ___.

  💡 Food that causes a burning sensation in your mouth

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  spicy food