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Meaning
Hot pepper or chili in Mexico and Central America: the essential ingredient that defines the cuisine of the region. Chile comes in thousands of varieties, from mild and smoky to ones that will leave you speechless, and each has its specific role in the kitchen.
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“Should I put chile on your tacos or do you prefer without?”
“Habanero chile is one of the hottest ones out there, it's not for everyone.”
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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "leh" (as in "let")/
Meaning
Hot pepper or chili in Mexico and Central America: the essential ingredient that defines the cuisine of the region. Chile comes in thousands of varieties, from mild and smoky to ones that will leave you speechless, and each has its specific role in the kitchen.
Examples
“Should I put chile on your tacos or do you prefer without?”
“Habanero chile is one of the hottest ones out there, it's not for everyone.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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Toque
A party or casual hangout in Peru where friends get together to have a good time with music, drinks, and conversation. It's the classic Peruvian weekend plan that can start chill and end up epic.