la
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
.
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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