# cay meaning in Vietnamese: spicy (A2)

> cay means “spicy, hot” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/cay-spicy/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**cay**: spicy

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. spicy (adjective)

spicy, hot

- Món này cay không? — Is this dish spicy?
- Saigon: Tui ăn cay không được. | Hà Nội: Tôi không ăn được cay. — I can't eat spicy food.

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