No. 14,266 in Russian
острая
"Острая" means "sharp" or "spicy" in English.
In a sentence
У неё острая медицинская проблема.
She has an acute medical issue.
Here, 'острая' describes a medical problem, indicating severity or urgency.
Это блюдо слишком острое для меня.
This dish is too spicy for me.
In this context, 'острая' describes the spiciness of the dish, implying it has a strong taste or flavor.
Его острая реакция на критику удивила всех.
His sharp reaction to criticism surprised everyone.
'Острая' here is used figuratively to describe a sharp or intense reaction, emphasizing responsiveness or emotional impact.
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