cà ớt ớt

/kaː ət ɔt/
phrase★Intermediate— very spicy
informal

Extremely spicy, often to the point of being uncomfortably hot.

Cà ớt ớt này làm tôi khóc.

This spicy pepper made me cry.

💡

Often used to describe food that is too spicy for some people's tolerance.

💡Pro Tip

Intensity Emphasis

The repetition of 'ớt' in 'cà ớt ớt' is used to emphasize the extreme spiciness of the dish.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the repetition of 'ớt' (chili pepper) to emphasize intensity.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe food that is extremely spicy. The repetition of 'ớt' intensifies the meaning.

Word Breakdown

cà
chili pepper
root
+
ớt
chili pepper
root
+
ớt
chili pepper
root
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