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pimiento

pee-MYEN-toh/piˈmjento/

“pimiento” means “pepper” in Spanish (the whole vegetable).

pepper

Also: bell pepper, chili pepper
NounmA1
MexicoArgentina
A shiny, vibrant red bell pepper sitting on a clean wooden surface.

📝 In Action

Quiero un pimiento rojo para la ensalada.

A1

I want a red pepper for the salad.

Estos pimientos verdes no pican nada.

A2

These green peppers aren't spicy at all.

Los pimientos rellenos son mi plato favorito.

B1

Stuffed peppers are my favorite dish.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • morrón (bell pepper (used in Argentina/Uruguay))
  • chile (chili pepper (used in Mexico/Central America))

Common Collocations

  • pimiento rojo – red pepper
  • pimiento de padrón – small green peppers from Galicia (some are spicy, some aren't!)
  • pimiento asado – roasted pepper

Idioms & Expressions

  • importar un pimiento – To not care at all; to be completely indifferent.

Vocabulary Collections

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Words that translate to "pimiento" in Spanish:

bell pepper→chili pepper→pepper→

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Quick Quiz: pimiento

Question 1 of 3

Which of these would you find in the vegetable aisle at a supermarket?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pimentón(paprika) — Noun
pimentero(pepper shaker or pepper plant) — Noun
pimienta(black pepper (spice)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'pigmentum,' which means 'pigment' or 'coloring.' It was named this because of the vivid, bright colors of the vegetable.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pigmentFrench: piment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between pimiento and pimienta?

It is simple: 'pimiento' is the vegetable (like a bell pepper) and 'pimienta' is the spice (the little black seeds you grind).

Are all 'pimientos' spicy?

No! Most 'pimientos' in Spanish cooking are sweet and mild. If it is spicy, it's usually called 'pimiento picante' or 'guindilla'.

Is 'pimiento' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: 'el pimiento' or 'los pimientos'. This is a great way to remember it's different from the feminine spice 'la pimienta'.