Spanish Conversation · Level 130
60 words
Spanish word
panca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpaŋka/
Meaning
- feminine nounpanca pepper
Example
Compro panca seca en el mercado.
I buy dried panca pepper at the market.
More examples
¿El ceviche viene con panca?
Does the ceviche come with panca pepper?
Core concept
Dried flattened red chili with mild fruity heat that dyes dishes a deep red.
Common phrases
con panca
with panca pepper
sin panca
without panca pepper
llevar panca
include panca pepper
Similar words
chile: General term for chili peppers used throughout Spanish-speaking regions.
ají amarillo: Yellow chili with a bright fruity flavor commonly used cooked in sauces and stews.
ají seco: Generic term for dried chilies used to add concentrated, mellowed heat and flavor.
Definition in Spanish
Designa una variedad de ají usada en la gastronomía peruana, típicamente seca, de picor leve y sabor afrutado que tiñe los platos de tono rojizo.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from a local Peruvian name, panca functions as the cultivar name for this mild ají and commonly denotes the dried form used in Peruvian cuisine.
Usage tips
- Outside Peru the word panca may be unfamiliar, so it often appears as 'ají panca' or 'panca pepper' on menus and market labels to make the meaning clear.