red pepper

• Termo comum para pimentões vermelhos doces maduros ou para pimentas picantes como a pimenta-caiena ou flocos de pimenta vermelha. Pode se referir tanto ao próprio vegetal quanto ao tempero seco e moído.

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.

   Pimenta vermelha

   • 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.

   Pimentão vermelho

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