peperoncini
/pepeɾonθini/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pepperoncini" is translated into Spanish as peperoncini.
This term refers to a small, mild pickled chili pepper that is commonly used as an appetizer or a garnish.
How do you pronounce it?
/pepeɾonθini/
Did you know?
- The word peperoncini is actually an Italian plural, and its presence in Spanish menus reflects the heavy influence of Italian cuisine on Mediterranean appetizers.
- In some Latin American countries, a similar small pepper is called ají, a word derived from the indigenous Quechua language.
- While peperoncini is used in some culinary contexts, most Spanish speakers call these peppers guindillas or guindillas en vinagre.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar chiles italianos para mi receta?Where can I find Italian chili peppers for my recipe?
- Me encanta el toque picante que le dan las guindillas a las tapas.I love the spicy kick that guindillas add to tapas.
- ¿Has probado las guindillas italianas en la pasta? Son deliciosas.Have you tried Italian chili peppers on pasta? They are delicious.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are preparing a platter of appetizers.
- LucíaMateo, ¿dónde están los peperoncini?Mateo, where are the pepperoncini?
- MateoEstán en el refrigerador, Lucía.They are in the refrigerator, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, pondré los peperoncini aquí.Thanks, I'll put the pepperoncini here.
- MateoPerfecto, quedan muy bien con el queso.Perfect, they go very well with the cheese.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
