paprika

• Sustantivo que designa un condimento en polvo suave hecho de pimientos dulces secos, o la planta que produce frutos grandes, suaves y de pared gruesa utilizados para elaborarlo.

A noun referring to a mild, powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos, or the plant that bears the large, mild, thick-walled fruits used to produce it.

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1. SpiceA2formalculinary

   A mild, sweet, or hot powdered seasoning made from dried and ground red peppers (pimientos).

   pimentón

   • She sprinkled paprika on the deviled eggs for color.
   • Hungarian goulash is traditionally seasoned with paprika.
   • Add a teaspoon of paprika to the stew for a smoky flavor.

2. B1formalculinary

   A plant (Capsicum annuum) that bears large, mild, thick-walled fruits, often used as a vegetable or for making the spice.

   Pimiento morrón

   • The farmer grew paprika peppers in his greenhouse.
   • Paprika plants require warm weather and plenty of sunlight.
   • The bell-shaped fruits of the paprika plant are typically red when ripe.

   Sinónimosbell peppercapsicumpimentosweet pepper