Pepper in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'pepper' is 'pimienta', pronounced pee-MYEHN-tah (IPA: /piˈmjenta/). It is a B1-level feminine noun.
Pronunciation: pee-MYEHN-tah
| Spanish | pimienta |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pee-MYEHN-tah · /piˈmjenta/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pimienta'
- Agrega sal y pimienta al gusto.
Add salt and pepper to taste. - ¿Quiere pimienta negra recién molida en su pasta?
Would you like freshly ground black pepper on your pasta? - Este filete solo necesita un poco de pimienta y unas gotas de limón.
This steak only needs a little pepper and a few drops of lemon. - La pimienta fue una de las especias más valiosas del mundo durante siglos.
Pepper was one of the most valuable spices in the world for centuries.
Common Phrases with 'pimienta'
- sal y pimienta
salt and pepper - pimienta negra
black pepper
How to Use 'pimienta'
Don't confuse 'la pimienta' (the spice, ground pepper) with 'el pimiento' (the bell pepper vegetable) — one letter and the gender change the meaning entirely. As a spice it is uncountable, so it has no everyday plural.
Regional note: The bell pepper itself varies hugely by country: 'pimiento' (Spain), 'pimentón' (Colombia, Venezuela — which in Spain means paprika!), 'morrón' (Argentina), 'chile' or 'chile morrón' (Mexico).
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Pepper' in Spanish is 'pimienta', pronounced pee-MYEHN-tah.
It is spelled p-i-m-i-e-n-t-a.
'Pimienta' is feminine: you say 'la pimienta'.
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