Spicy in Tagalog

“Spicy in Tagalog” translates to “Maanghang”, describing food with a hot, pungent flavor from peppers and spices. This term captures the burning sensation characteristic of Filipino dishes like bicol express and laing. Understanding this word helps navigate the bold, flavorful world of Philippine cuisine where heat and taste combine beautifully.

[Words] = Spicy

[Definition]:

• Spicy /ˈspaɪsi/
• Adjective 1: Having a strong, pungent flavor from spices, especially those producing a burning sensation like chili peppers.
• Adjective 2: Exciting, provocative, or lively in character or content.

[Synonyms] = Maanghang, Mainit, Malasa, Maaanghang, Maanghit

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The spicy chicken curry was so hot that I needed three glasses of water.
Ex1_PH: Ang maanghang na chicken curry ay sobrang anghang na kailangan ko ng tatlong basong tubig.

Ex2_EN: Filipino cuisine is known for its spicy dishes like bicol express and sinigang na baboy.
Ex2_PH: Ang Filipino cuisine ay kilala sa maanghang na pagkain tulad ng bicol express at sinigang na baboy.

Ex3_EN: She prefers spicy food over bland meals because it adds more flavor and excitement.
Ex3_PH: Mas gusto niya ang maanghang na pagkain kaysa walang lasa dahil nagdudulot ito ng mas maraming lasa at excitement.

Ex4_EN: The restaurant offers a variety of spicy sauces ranging from mild to extremely hot.
Ex4_PH: Ang restaurant ay nag-aalok ng iba’t ibang maanghang na sarsa mula sa banayad hanggang sa sobrang anghang.

Ex5_EN: Many people enjoy eating spicy foods because capsaicin triggers the release of endorphins.
Ex5_PH: Maraming tao ang nag-eenjoy kumain ng maanghang na pagkain dahil ang capsaicin ay nag-trigger ng release ng endorphins.