no pica

it's not hot

it 's not itchy

no pica(noh pee-kah)

phrase

1. (culinary)

a. it's not hot

Le puse mucho chile a la salsa. - Pues qué raro porque no pica.

I added a lot of chili to the sauce. - Well, that's strange because it's not hot.

b. is not hot

El curry no pica lo suficiente para mi gusto.

The curry is not hot enough for my liking.

2. (it doesn't cause an itch)

a. it 's not itchy

Yo no me quiero poner ese suéter de lana. - Pero ¿por qué? No pica en absoluto.

I don't want to wear that woollen sweater. - But why? It's not itchy at all.

b. is not itchy

Este vestido no pica porque es de algodón, no de lana.

This dress is not itchy because it's made of cotton rather than wool.

3. (it doesn't sting)

a. it doesn't bite

¿Qué insecto es ese? ¿Es peligroso? - No, no te preocupes, no pica.

What insect is that? Is it dangerous? - No, don't worry. It doesn't bite.

b. doesn't bite

Esta serpiente no pica a menos que se sienta amenazada.

This snake doesn't bite unless it feels threatened.