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feminine

/piˈmjenta/

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Translation

pepper

Word origin

From Latin pigmentum ('colouring, spice'), which in later Latin came to mean a seasoning or spiced drink. The same root gives English 'pigment' and 'pimento'.

Origin
Latin
Root
pigmentum
English cognates
pigment, pimento

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpimientas

Examples

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Add a little salt and pepper to the soup.

sabor .

Black pepper gives it a stronger flavour.

¿ pasarme molinillo ?

Can you pass me the pepper mill?

mucha .

I do not like food with a lot of pepper.

Espolvorea ensalada.

Sprinkle a little pepper over the salad.

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This word is part of lesson 81.