Jalapeno Meaning in English

word

US

ˌdʒæɫəˈpinoʊ/, /ˌhæɫəˈpinjoʊ

ha-luh-PEE-nyoh

UK

ˌhæləˈpeɪnjəʊ

ha-luh-PAY-nyoh

Definition

A jalapeno is a medium-sized, spicy green chili pepper commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking.

Usage & Nuances

The word 'jalapeno' comes from Spanish, pronounced ha-lah-PEH-nyo in English. It refers to the chili pepper, usually green but can be red when ripe. Commonly sliced on nachos, pizzas, or in salsa. Spelling with the tilde (jalapeño) is sometimes used, but both are accepted.

• Spanish: jalapeño
• Portuguese (BR): jalapeño
• Portuguese (PT): jalapeño
• Chinese (Simplified): 墨西哥辣椒
• Chinese (Traditional): 墨西哥辣椒
• Hindi: जलेपीनो
• Arabic: هالبينو
• Bengali: জালাপেনো (মরিচ)
• Russian: халапеньо
• Japanese: ハラペーニョ
• Vietnamese: ớt jalapeno
• Korean: 할라피뇨
• Turkish: jalapeño biberi
• Urdu: جالاپینو (مرچ)
• Indonesian: cabai jalapeno

Example Sentences

I like to put jalapeno on my pizza.

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The jalapeno is not as hot as some other chili peppers.

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She chopped the jalapeno for the salsa.

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Careful, those jalapenos are spicier than they look!

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Can you handle eating raw jalapeno?

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They always order extra jalapenos with their nachos.

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