red pepper

• Roter Paprika bezeichnet sowohl die reife, rote Frucht der Paprikapflanze als auch scharfe Sorten wie Chili oder Cayennepfeffer; ebenso das getrocknete, gemahlene Gewürz daraus.

A common term for ripe bell peppers that have turned red, or for spicy chili peppers such as cayenne or red chili flakes. It can refer to the vegetable itself or the dried, ground spice.

1. A2formal

   A hot, pungent spice made from dried and ground red chili peppers.

   Cayennepfeffer

   • She added a pinch of red pepper to the soup for heat.
   • Red pepper is a common ingredient in spicy cuisines.
   • The recipe calls for one teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

2. VegetableA1formal

   A sweet, mild variety of bell pepper that is red when ripe.

   Rote Paprika

   • I sliced a red pepper for the salad.
   • Red peppers are rich in vitamin C.
   • She stuffed the red pepper with rice and meat.