extra picante
The Italian phrase for "extra hot" is extra picante.
This phrase is used to describe food that has a very high level of spiciness.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Italy, you may occasionally encounter the phrase Piccante da far piangere to describe extremely spicy food.
Did you know?
- The phrase piccante can also describe a person's personality in a literary context, implying they are 'spicy', 'provocative', or 'bold'.
- When ordering, if you want to emphasize the heat, you might say you want it da urlo, which translates to 'to make you scream'.
- While piccante describes heat from peppers, the word caldo refers only to temperature. If you ask for food that is molto caldo, a waiter will bring you a dish that is steaming hot rather than spicy.
Examples in context
- Questo sugo è extra picante.This sauce is extra hot.
- Preferisco il curry extra picante.I prefer extra hot curry.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are ordering food at an Indian restaurant.
- GiuliaLorenzo, vuoi un piatto extra picante?Lorenzo, do you want an extra hot dish?
- LorenzoSì, mi piace molto il cibo piccante.Yes, I like spicy food a lot.
- GiuliaPerfetto, ordiniamo questo curry molto forte.Perfect, let's order this very strong curry.
- LorenzoOttima idea, sono affamato!Great idea, I am hungry!
