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    Pimentó (en. Paprika)

    /pimen'to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Type of pepper used in cooking, with a spicy flavor.
    The pimento is essential in many traditional recipes.
    El pimentó es esencial en muchas recetas tradicionales.
    Variety of chili characterized by its elongated shape and red color.
    Pimento is sold in local markets during the harvest season.
    Se vende pimentó en los mercados locales durante la temporada de cosecha.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pimentum', which refers to condiments or spices.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    add a touch of pimento
    to add flavor or spice to a dish.
    dar un toque de pimentó
    pimento in the kitchen
    reference to the use of pimento as a main ingredient.
    pimentó en la cocina

    Related Words

    pepper
    Fruit of the pepper plant, which can be sweet or spicy.
    pimiento
    chili
    Variety of spicy pepper, common in Latin America.
    ají
    chili
    Term used in Mexico to refer to spicy peppers.
    chile

    Slang Meanings

    A very spicy food.
    This dish is so pimento that I can't stand it.
    Este plato está tan pimentó que no puedo soportarlo.
    Something that surprises or impacts.
    The news was a total pimento for everyone.
    La noticia fue un pimentó total para todos.