How to Say "chili pepper" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chili pepper” is “pimiento” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero un pimiento rojo para la ensalada.
I want a red pepper for the salad.
Estos pimientos verdes no pican nada.
These green peppers aren't spicy at all.
Los pimientos rellenos son mi plato favorito.
Stuffed peppers are my favorite dish.
The 'O' vs 'A' distinction
In Spanish, the ending makes a huge difference: 'pimiento' (with an 'o') is the vegetable you chop, while 'pimienta' (with an 'a') is the black spice you grind over food.
Countable vs. Uncountable
Unlike the spice 'pimienta,' 'pimiento' is a countable noun. You can say 'dos pimientos' (two peppers) just like in English.
The Spice Mix-up
Mistake: “Poner mucha pimiento en la sopa.”
Correction: Poner mucha pimienta en la sopa. Use 'pimienta' for the spice/powder and 'pimiento' for the solid vegetable.
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