peperoni
The Italian word for peppers is peperoni.
peperoni refers to the edible fruit of plants in the genus Capsicum, which can be sweet or spicy.
Which one should you use?
While peperoni refers to bell peppers, the word peperoncini is used to describe small, spicy chili peppers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Italy, the term Friggitelli is used to refer to a specific type of small, sweet green peppers.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the Italian word peperoni (bell peppers) for the English word 'pepperoni' (spicy salami).
Did you know?
- In some regions, peperoncino is used as a folk remedy or a lucky charm to ward off the 'evil eye' and bring good fortune to a household.
- Italy has a dedicated 'Museum of the Chili Pepper' (Museo del Peperoncino) in Calabria, celebrating the cultural impact of the spicy peperoncino in the south.
- The Friggitelli pepper gets its name from the Italian verb friggere, meaning 'to fry', because they are traditionally prepared by frying them in olive oil.
Examples in context
- Amo i peperoni verdi.I love green peppers.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for green peperoni.Tatoeba #3005574 by Guybrush88, translation #915341 by CK
- Non ho comprato i peperoni.I haven't bought bell peppers.This sentence is useful for stating that one has not purchased peperoni.Tatoeba #7809494 by Guybrush88, translation #7785088 by sharris123
- Non le piacciono i peperoni verdi.She does not like green peppers.This sentence is useful for describing someone's dislike of green peperoni.Tatoeba #5123348 by Guybrush88, translation #453811 by saasmath
- Vorrei comprare dei peperoniI would like to buy some peppers.
- Mi piace il piatto piccante con peperoncinoI like the spicy dish with chili peppers.
- peperoni ripieniStuffed peppers
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are making a pizza at home.
- MartinaServono anche i peperoni per la pizza?Do we also need peppers for the pizza?
- AlessandroSì, prendi i peperoni rossi in frigo.Yes, get the red peppers from the fridge.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai visto i peperoni gialli?Alessandro, have you seen the yellow peppers?
- AlessandroNo, ma li compriamo domani.No, but we will buy them tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
