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pungent in Spanish

pungent in Spanish is acerbo, acre, pungente — pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

pungent in Spanish

acerbo
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
acre
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
pungente
adj
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
pungente
adj
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
punzante
adj
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

What does "pungent" mean?

  1. adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
    "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen."

pungent in a sentence

  • The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
  • The sauce had a pungent, spicy kick.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pungent" in Spanish?

"pungent" in Spanish is acerbo, acre, pungente. 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 Spanish, "pungent" is acerbo, acre, pungente.

Are there other ways to say "pungent" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "pungent": acerbo, acre, pungente, punzante.

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