cà ớt

/kaː ɔt/
nounBeginner chili pepper
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

Antonyms

Related Phrases

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

pepper
root
+
ớt
chili
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh