pepper
word
/ˈpɛpɝ/
PE-pur
/pˈɛpɐ/
PE-puh
Definition
Pepper can mean a common spice made from dried peppercorns, or a type of vegetable such as a hot chili or a sweet bell pepper. The exact meaning depends on the context.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'black pepper' usually means the spice. 'Pepper' can also mean chili peppers or bell peppers, especially in cooking. Common combinations: 'salt and pepper', 'bell pepper', 'red pepper', 'black pepper'.
Spanish: pimienta - pimientoPortuguese (BR): pimenta - pimentãoPortuguese (PT): pimenta - pimentoChinese (Simplified): 胡椒 - 辣椒 - 甜椒Chinese (Traditional): 胡椒 - 辣椒 - 甜椒Hindi: काली मिर्च - मिर्च - शिमला मिर्चArabic: فلفل أسود - فلفل حار - فلفل روميBengali: মরিচ - ক্যাপসিকাম (সবজি)Russian: перецJapanese: コショウ - ピーマンVietnamese: hạt tiêu - ớt chuôngKorean: 후추 - 피망Turkish: biberUrdu: کالی مرچ - شملہ مرچIndonesian: lada - paprika
Example Sentences
Can you pass the pepper, please?
basic
I cut a green pepper for the salad.
basic
This soup needs more pepper.
basic
I like a little pepper on my eggs, but not too much.
natural
We ordered pizza with onions, mushrooms, and pepper.
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Be careful with that sauce—it has a lot of pepper in it.
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