chiles en vinagre
/t͡ʃiles en binaɡɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pickled peppers' is chiles en vinagre in Spanish.
This phrase refers to peppers that have been preserved in vinegar and salt.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'peppers in vinegar'. chiles is the plural form, and vinagre is the singular noun for vinegar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, chiles en vinagre is the standard way to refer to pickled peppers. In Spain, the term Pimientos encurtidos is commonly used for 'pickled peppers'. If you are specifically referring to pickled jalapeños, you can use either jalapeños encurtidos or jalapeños en vinagre.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiles en binaɡɾe/
Did you know?
- The term encurtido refers to the process of pickling and is derived from the word curtir, which also means 'to tan' leather.
- The word chile is a loanword from the Nahuatl language chīlli, which was spoken by the Aztecs before Spanish arrived in the Americas.
- In many Spanish-speaking kitchens, the liquid left over from chiles en vinagre is treated like liquid gold and reused to pickle fresh vegetables like carrots or cauliflower.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encantan los pimientos en escabeche!I love pickled peppers!
- ¿Me puedes dar unos jalapeños encurtidos?Can I have some pickled jalapeños?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar pimientos en conserva?Where can I buy pickled peppers?
- Me encantan los chiles en vinagre.I love pickled peppers.
- Puse algunos chiles en vinagre en la ensalada.I put some pickled peppers in the salad.
- ¿Tienes más chiles en vinagre en la cocina?Do you have more pickled peppers in the kitchen?
Example conversation
At a Mexican restaurant, deciding on toppings.
- MaríaMateo, ¿quieres chiles en vinagre para tus tacos?Mateo, do you want pickled peppers for your tacos?
- MateoSí, por favor, me gustan mucho.Yes, please, I like them a lot.
- MaríaAquí tienes el frasco de chiles en vinagre.Here is the jar of pickled peppers.
- MateoGracias, María, son perfectos.Thanks, María, they are perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
