be spicy

be spicy(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. picar
That sauce is really spicy, so be careful.Ten cuidado, que esa salsa pica mucho.
b. ser picante
Jalapenos are spicy, but habaneros are even spicier.Los jalapeños son picantes, pero los habaneros son aún más picantes.
c. estar picante
This curry is spicy, but it's not too much.Este curry está picante, pero no es demasiado.
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