pepino
neutral, Mexico
A cucumber is a pepino in Mexico. A small pickled one is a pepinillo.
Meaning: a long green vegetable (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| pepino | neutral, Mexico |
| pepinillo | pickle, small |
Mexicans eat pepino sliced with lime, salt and chili powder as a snack. It is also added to fresh waters such as agua de pepino con limón.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pepino is masculine: el pepino, los pepinos.
Did you know?
- In Mexico a cucumber with lime, salt and chili is a popular street snack, often sold in cups or on a stick.
Examples in context
- Quiero un pepino con limón y chile.I want a cucumber with lime and chili.
- El agua de pepino está muy fresca.The cucumber water is very fresh.
Example conversation
Javier buys a snack from the street vendor Doña Chelo in Guadalajara.
- JavierBuenas tardes, un pepino por favor.Good afternoon, one cucumber please.
- Doña Chelo¿Con limón y chile?With lime and chili?
- JavierSí, con todo.Yes, with everything.
