cà ớt

/kaː ɔt/

chili pepper

Cà ớt là một loại rau thơm thường được dùng trong ẩm thực Việt Nam.

Chili pepper is a spice commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.

informal

A small, hot pepper used as a spice in cooking, particularly in Vietnamese cuisine.

Món ăn này có hương vị cay nhờ cà ớt.

This dish is spicy because of the chili pepper.

Cà ớt is a staple in Vietnamese cooking, used in dishes like pho, bun bo Hue, and many others.

Collocations

cà ớt tươifresh chili peppercà ớt khôdried chili peppercà ớt ớtvery spicy chili pepper

Synonyms

ớt ớt hiểm ớt cay

Antonyms

ớt ngọt

Related Phrases

cà ớt ớtphrase

very spicy

cà ớt hiểmphrase

dangerous chili pepper

Pro Tip

Usage in Cooking

Cà ớt is often used to add heat and flavor to dishes. It can be used fresh, dried, or in paste form.

Gold Rule

Spice Level

The spiciness of cà ớt can vary greatly, so it's important to taste before adding to dishes.

Word Origin

The term 'cà ớt' is derived from the Vietnamese words 'cà' (a general term for peppers) and 'ớt' (specifically referring to chili peppers).

Usage Notes

Cà ớt is a common ingredient in Vietnamese cooking, often used fresh, dried, or in paste form. It is also used in traditional medicine for its health benefits.

Word Breakdown

cà

pepper

root

ớt

chili

root

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