chile fantasma
/t͡ʃile fantasma/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ghost pepper' is translated into Spanish as chile fantasma.
This phrase refers to a variety of extremely hot chili pepper.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'ghost pepper', where chile means chili and fantasma means ghost.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some South American countries, the term Ají Fantasma is used to refer to the ghost pepper.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃile fantasma/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fantasma can describe someone who is a boastful liar or a 'show-off', not just a supernatural spirit.
- The word chile originates from the Nahuatl language, meaning the name of this specific pepper is a linguistic relic of the Aztec Empire.
- In Mexico, the word chile is used in a vast array of slang expressions to describe anger, passion or a difficult situation, far beyond its meaning as a pepper.
Examples in context
- El chile fantasma es una de las variedades más picantes del mundo.The ghost pepper is one of the spiciest varieties in the world.
- ¡Los tacos de chile naga son realmente picantes! Ten cuidado al probarlos.Ghost pepper tacos are really spicy! Be cautious when trying them.
- El chile fantasma es demasiado picante.The ghost pepper is too spicy.
- Añadí un poco de chile fantasma a la salsa.I added a little bit of ghost pepper to the sauce.
- ¿Puedes comprar chile fantasma en el mercado?Can you buy ghost pepper at the market?
Example conversation
Javier and María are cooking dinner in their kitchen.
- Javier¿Quieres probar este chile fantasma?Do you want to try this ghost pepper?
- MaríaNo, gracias, me da mucho miedo su picante.No, thanks, I am very afraid of its heat.
- JavierEs verdad, el chile fantasma es muy fuerte.It's true, the ghost pepper is very strong.
- MaríaMejor usemos un chile más suave.It is better if we use a milder pepper.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chile, fantasma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
