jalapeno

• Sustantivo que designa un chile picante, generalmente verde o rojo, del género Capsicum, así como la planta que lo produce, originario del suroeste de Estados Unidos y México.

A noun referring to a hot pepper, typically green or red, from the Capsicum genus, and the plant that bears it, native to southwestern United States and Mexico.

1. Type of chili pepperB1formalculinary

   A medium-sized chili pepper, typically green or red, known for its moderate to hot spiciness, commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

   Chile jalapeño

   • She added sliced jalapeño to the nachos for extra heat.
   • The recipe calls for two fresh jalapeños, seeded and minced.
   • Jalapeño poppers are a popular appetizer at parties.

2. The plant itselfB2formalscientific

   The plant (Capsicum annuum) that bears these hot peppers, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.

   Planta de jalapeño

   • The jalapeño plant thrives in warm, sunny climates.
   • Farmers harvest jalapeños when they are still green or fully ripe and red.
   • Growing jalapeños in a home garden is relatively easy.