speca
The English phrase "peppers" is translated into Albanian as speca.
The word speca refers to the edible fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, which may be sweet or spicy.
Did you know?
- In some Albanian regions, a pepper-based relish called ajvar is so prized that its preparation is a seasonal social event involving extended family.
- Dried speca are frequently strung together in long chains and hung from ceilings or balconies to dry in the sun for winter use.
- The word speca is a loanword that entered Albanian through other European languages, reflecting the historical spread of the plant from the Americas.
Examples in context
- A mund të më japësh disa speca, ju lutem?Can you give me some peppers, please?
- A i ke blerë speca?Did you buy peppers?
- Këta speca janë shumë djegës.These peppers are very spicy.
Example conversation
Elira and Dritan are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- EliraDritan, a mund të presësh specat?Dritan, can you cut the peppers?
- DritanPo, ku janë specat?Yes, where are the peppers?
- EliraJanë në shportë mbi tavolinë.They are in the basket on the table.
- DritanMirë, po i pres tani.Fine, I am cutting them now.
