English–Spanish

“chile pepper” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈxi/

Example

Este ají es muy picante.

This chile pepper is very spicy.

Illustration for ají (chile pepper)

How to say “chile pepper” in Spanish

“Chile pepper” in Spanish is ají.

Small spicy Capsicum fruit used to add heat to dishes and sauces.

Full entry for ají: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ají

Me encanta la salsa de ají en las arepas.

I love chili sauce on arepas.

Tips for using ají

  • Common phrases when ordering are 'sin ají' and 'poco ají' to request no or only a little heat, and the written accent on the í marks stress on the final syllable.

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