How to Say ‘It's not spicy’ in Mexican Spanish
No pica
no PEE-kah
[no PEE-kah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: When a Mexican says no pica, brace yourself. Their idea of mild is often fiery to a foreign palate.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[no]
Not
Used to indicate negation.
No es mi primera vez en este lugar.
It's not my first time at this place.
pica
[PEE-kah]
it's spicy
From 'picar'; describes food that burns.
Esta salsa pica mucho.
This salsa is very spicy.
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