Spanish word

pepino

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈpino/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncucumber

Example

Voy a comprar un pepino para la ensalada.

I am going to buy a cucumber for the salad.

Illustration for pepino (cucumber)

More examples

La ensalada de pepino está lista.

The cucumber salad is ready.

Core concept

Fresh elongated green vegetable commonly sliced for salads and pickling.

Common phrases

  • ensalada de pepino

    cucumber salad

  • rodajas de pepino

    cucumber slices

Similar words

pepinillo: Small pickled vegetable preserved in brine or vinegar and served whole as a tangy garnish or side.
calabacín: Chunky green summer squash with dense flesh usually served cooked in savory dishes.
pepino dulce: Sweet South American fruit with tender, juicy, melon-like flesh eaten raw.

Definition in Spanish

Verdura fresca de la misma familia que las calabazas y los melones, de forma alargada y sabor suave, usada en ensaladas y para encurtir.

Word origin

From Greek pépon 'ripe melon' through Latin pepo and Romance forms, Spanish pepino now means the cucumber.

Usage tips

  • Small pickled cucumbers are usually called pepinillos, so pepino normally refers to the fresh cucumber rather than the pickle.

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