chile güero
/t͡ʃile ɡweɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "banana pepper" is translated into Spanish as chile güero.
chile güero refers to the banana pepper.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term literally translates to "blonde pepper", where güero is a common term used for fair-skinned or light-colored people and things.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, chile güero is the standard way to refer to banana peppers.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃile ɡweɾo/
Did you know?
- The name for this pepper relies on a term that traces its meaning back to the concept of an 'empty egg' that failed to hatch during incubation.
- In Mexico, you can call a street vendor güero or güera as a friendly way to get their attention, even if they are not blonde.
- The use of güero to describe light colors or fair skin stems from an ancient association with the appearance of a sick person.
Examples in context
- Vamos a hacer una ensalada y le vamos a agregar ají banano picadoWe are going to make a salad and add chopped banana pepper to it
- Necesito comprar un chile güero para la ensalada.I need to buy a banana pepper for the salad.
- ¿Prefieres el chile güero o el chile jalapeño?Do you prefer banana pepper or jalapeño pepper?
- Ese chile güero se ve muy fresco.That banana pepper looks very fresh.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are preparing a meal together.
- Javier¿Tienes el chile güero que compré ayer?Do you have the banana pepper I bought yesterday?
- ElenaSí, está aquí sobre la mesa, Javier.Yes, it is here on the table, Javier.
- JavierGracias, voy a picarlo ahora mismo.Thanks, I'm going to chop it right now.
- ElenaPerfecto, así quedará muy rico.Perfect, that way it will be very tasty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chile, güero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
