Chile (en. Chili)

/ˈtʃile/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Spicy fruit from various varieties of plants in the Capsicum genus, used in cooking as a seasoning or ingredient.

Chili is essential in Mexican cuisine.

El chile es fundamental en la gastronomía mexicana.

Plant that produces these fruits.

I grow different types of chilies in my garden.

Cultivo diferentes tipos de chiles en mi jardín.

Spicy flavor that these fruits give to food.

I love the flavor of chili in my tacos.

Me encanta el sabor del chile en mis tacos.

The word 'chili' comes from the Nahuatl 'chīllī', which means 'pepper'.

there is no chili

expression indicating that something is not spicy or there is no serious problem.

no hay chile

to add chili

to add spice to a dish or make something more intense.

ponerle chile

to spice up life

to make life more exciting or interesting.

echarle chile a la vida

jalapeño

A type of green chili, very popular in Mexican cuisine.

jalapeño

serrano

Small and spicy chili, often used in salsas.

serrano

habanero

Very spicy chili, native to the Yucatán Peninsula.

habanero

Term used to refer to a complicated problem or situation.

This job is a real chili.

Este trabajo es un verdadero chile.

Used to express enthusiasm or excitement.

The concert was so awesome!

¡Qué chilero estuvo el concierto!