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"Mostaza" is a noun which is often translated as "mustard", and "pimienta" is a noun which is often translated as "pepper". Learn more about the difference between "mostaza" and "pimienta" below.
la mostaza(
mohs
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tah
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. mustard
No puedo comer una hamburguesa sin catsup y mostaza.I can't eat a hamburger without ketchup and mustard.
la pimienta(
pee
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myehn
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (botany)
a. pepper plant
Tengo dos pimientas diferentes en mi jardín: jalapeño y cayena.I have two different pepper plants in my garden: jalapeño and cayenne.
