Adjective: picante pi'kaan-tey [N. Amer], pi'kan-tey [Brit]
- Spicy or hot in flavour, especially referring to Mexican or Spanish cuisine
"The picante sauce added a kick to the tacos"
- A spicy sauce used in Mexican cuisine, typically made with tomatoes, onions, and chilli peppers, often served as a condiment or dip
"He topped his nachos with a generous dollop of picante"
Encyclopedia: Picante