Pimiento (en. Pepper)
pi-myen-to
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable commonly used as a seasoning in food.
The pepper adds a pleasant flavor to dishes.
Ang pimiento ay nagbibigay ng kaaya-ayang lasa sa mga putahe.
The fruit of a plant from the genus Capsicum.
There are many types of pepper, such as hot and sweet.
Maraming uri ng pimiento, tulad ng maanghang at di-maanghang.
An ingredient in making salsa.
Pepper is essential in creating fresh salsa.
Mahalaga ang pimiento sa paglikha ng sariwang salsang bola.
Etymology
Nanggaling ito sa salitang Espanyol na 'pimiento'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Padrón pepper
A type of mild pepper often used in Spanish cuisine.
pimiento de Padrón
chili and pepper
Combination of spicy chili and pepper for a tastier flavor.
sili at pimiento
Related Words
chili
A type of spicy vegetable used in many dishes.
sili
black pepper
A common spice made by grinding its seeds into powder.
paminta
Slang Meanings
Favorite or go-to food that is delicious
I don't know what to eat, but pimiento is always a winner!
Di ko alam kung anong kakainin, pero laging panalo ang pimiento!
Like 'spicy' or 'sizzlin’' when it comes to gossip
Maria's stories are exciting, every tale has some pimiento!
Nakaka-excite ang mga chika ni Maria, talagang may pimiento ang bawat kwento!
Fiery or full of emotion situation
If their relationship is pimiento, it's really complicated and full of heat!
Kung ang relasyon nila ay pimiento, talagang masalimuot at puno ng init!