sốt ớt

/ʂɔt əːt/
nounIntermediate
informal

A spicy or hot sensation, often referring to the heat from chili peppers or spicy food.

Món ăn này rất sốt ớt, bạn có thể chịu được không?

This dish is very spicy, can you handle it?

Tôi thích ăn sốt ớt, nhưng bạn thì sao?

I like spicy food, what about you?

💡

The phrase is commonly used to describe the spiciness of food, especially dishes containing chili peppers.

Collocations

ăn sốt ớtto eat spicy foodmón sốt ớtspicy dish

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Related Phrases

ăn sốt ớtphrase
to eat spicy food
món sốt ớtphrase
spicy dish

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

Vietnamese cuisine often balances spicy flavors with sweet, sour, and savory elements. 'Sốt ớt' is a key part of this balance.

Gold Rule

Usage in Cooking

When describing a dish, 'sốt ớt' emphasizes the spicy heat, often from chili peppers or chili-based sauces.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'sốt' (hot, spicy) and 'ớt' (chili pepper), combining to describe the spicy heat from chili peppers.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is widely used in Vietnamese cuisine to describe the level of spiciness in dishes. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is intense or exciting.

Word Breakdown

sốt
hot, spicy
root
+
ớt
chili pepper
root
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