This is the 14266th most frequent Russian word.
острая
"Острая" means "sharp" or "spicy" in English.
Here, 'острая' describes a medical problem, indicating severity or urgency.
У неё острая медицинская проблема.
She has an acute medical issue.
In this context, 'острая' describes the spiciness of the dish, implying it has a strong taste or flavor.
Это блюдо слишком острое для меня.
This dish is too spicy for me.
'Острая' here is used figuratively to describe a sharp or intense reaction, emphasizing responsiveness or emotional impact.