chile

Del náhuatl 'chīlli'.

NOUN (1)

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chili literal / pepper literal / hot pepper literal

Synonyms ají informal , pimiento formal

Antonyms dulce

A fruit from the Capsicum genus, originally from the Americas (from Nahuatl 'chīlli'), widely used as a spice or vegetable, known for its pungent, hot flavor. It is commonly referred to as chili or hot pepper.

plural
chiles

El chile guajillo se usa mucho en la cocina mexicana. — Guajillo chili is widely used in Mexican cuisine.
Ten cuidado, este chile pica mucho. — Be careful, this chili is very hot.

NOUN (2)

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Chile proper noun

Synonyms Chile proper noun

The country of Chile in South America, located along the Andes Mountains.

plural
Chiles

Mi amigo es de Chile. — My friend is from Chile.
La capital de Chile es Santiago. — The capital of Chile is Santiago.