🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Jalapeño

Pronunciation / Transliteration: halapeño

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jalapeno/hɑːləˈpeɪnjoʊ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Koch fügte Jalapeños zur Salsa hinzu, um ihr einen zusätzlichen Kick zu geben."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A medium-sized chili pepper known for its spicy flavor, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

    "The chef added jalapenos to the salsa for an extra kick."
  2. 2

    A variety of Capsicum annuum, often used fresh, pickled, or smoked.

    "Pickled jalapenos are a popular topping for nachos."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'jalapeno' originates from the Spanish word 'jalapeño', which is derived from the name of the city Jalapa in Mexico. The word has evolved from its indigenous roots, reflecting the cultural significance of the pepper in Mexican cuisine since the 19th century.

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