hot pepper

• Término general para cualquier pimiento picante o fruto picante del género Capsicum, utilizado para aportar picor y sabor a los platos.

A general term for any chili pepper or spicy fruit from the Capsicum genus, used to add heat and flavor to dishes.

1. Spicy fruitA2formal

   The fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, known for its pungent, spicy flavor due to the compound capsaicin.

   Chile picante

   • She added a chopped hot pepper to the salsa for extra heat.
   • Hot peppers are a key ingredient in many spicy cuisines.
   • Be careful when handling hot peppers; they can irritate your skin.

2. Spice or seasoningA2informal

   A type of pepper used as a spice to add heat and flavor to dishes.

   Chile picante (especia)

   • This dish is made with dried hot peppers and garlic.
   • He loves eating hot peppers on his pizza.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of crushed hot pepper.