pungent in Italian
pungent in Italian is acre, pungente, caustico — pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
pungent in Italian
acre
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
pungente
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
caustico
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
mordace
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
pungente
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
salace
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
sferzante
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
tagliente
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
What does "pungent" mean?
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adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
"The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen."
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pungent in a sentence
- The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
- The sauce had a pungent, spicy kick.
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What is "pungent" in Italian?
"pungent" in Italian is acre, pungente, caustico. pungent means: Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
How do you use "pungent" in a sentence?
Example: "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen." In Italian, "pungent" is acre, pungente, caustico.
Are there other ways to say "pungent" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "pungent": acre, pungente, caustico, mordace, salace, sferzante.
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