ají
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USAGE NOTE
The plural of “ají” is “ajíes” or “ajís.”
el ají(
ah
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hee
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (fruit) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. chili (hot) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Le echaste ají al pollo?Did you add chili to the chicken?
b. chilli (hot) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No puedo comer ají; es demasiado picante para mí.I can't eat chilli; it's too hot for me.
2. (botany) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. chili (hot) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Aunque he intentado varias veces cultivar ajíes, nunca he tenido éxito.Although I've tried to grow chilies a number of times, I've never had any success.
b. chilli (hot) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Cuándo tengo que sembrar los ajís?When should I sow the chillies?
a. chili sauce (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pon el ají en un plato aparte para mojar pan.Put the chili sauce in a different dish for dipping bread in.
b. chilli sauce (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Qué le echas al ají? Está muy sabroso.What do you put in your chilli sauce? It's very tasty.
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