Это острое?
Meaning
Это острое? means Is this spicy?.
Pronunciation
E to OS tro ye. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Important before ordering unfamiliar food. Use this at a restaurant, cafe, or food stall when ordering, asking, or paying.
How it works
Treat this as a ready-made phrase first. After it feels familiar, compare the translation and pronunciation chunks to see which part carries the request, object, place, or politeness.
Nuance
Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise. Russian stress matters for sounding natural; use the pronunciation guide and audio together.
Watch out
Watch stress and unstressed vowels. The written letters alone do not always tell you the natural sound.
Useful detail
Russian pronunciation benefits from stress markings and audio because spelling is not always enough. Category: Restaurant and cafe.
Notes
Important before ordering unfamiliar food. Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise.