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"Crispy" is an adjective which is often translated as "crujiente", and "crunchy" is an adjective which is also often translated as "crujiente". Learn more about the difference between "crispy" and "crunchy" below.
crispy(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. crujiente
If you like crispy French fries, fry them a little while longer.Si te gustan las papas fritas crujientes, fríelas un poco más de tiempo.
b. crocante
The crushed nachos give a crispy touch to the fried chicken.Los nachos machacados le dan un punto crocante al pollo frito.
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crunchy(
kruhnch
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. crujiente
Paul took a bite of a crunchy apple.Paul tomó una mordida de una manzana crujiente.
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