red pepper

• Término común para pimientos dulces maduros que se han vuelto rojos, o para chiles picantes como la cayena o las hojuelas de pimiento rojo. Puede referirse tanto a la verdura en sí como a la especia seca molida.

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.

   Pimentón picante

   • 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.

   pimiento rojo

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