picor
masc.noun
1. itch, itching
irritation of the skin or a part of the body
Common combinations
- picor en la piel — itching skin
- picor de ojos — itchy eyes
- Tengo picor en los ojos.My eyes are itchy.
- El picor no me deja dormir.The itching keeps me from sleeping.
- Esta crema alivia el picor.This cream relieves the itching.
2. spiciness, heat
a hot sensation in the mouth
Common combinations
- picor de la salsa — heat of the sauce
- mucho picor — a lot of heat
- Este chile da mucho picor.This chili is very hot.
- El yogur ayuda a quitar el picor de la salsa.Yogurt helps take the heat out of the sauce.
- No soporto el picor de este plato.I can't stand the heat of this dish.
Same root