noun · B2 · Often · mainly US

chili powder

чили

Meaning of chili powder

A spicy blend of ground chilies.

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EN-UK/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/
EN-US/ˈtʃɪli ˈpaʊdər/
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chili powder usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Sprinkle some chilli powder on the curry for a spicy kick.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

You need chilli powder to make the dish more flavourful.

🇺🇸US

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Add a teaspoon of chili powder to the chili for extra heat.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

I bought some chili powder to spice up my tacos.

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chili powder synonyms

Related words worth learning together

cayenne pepper
Ground cayenne is a specific, usually very hot powder made from cayenne chiles; typically a single-pepper product rather than a blended spice.
crushed red pepper
Also called red pepper flakes; coarsely crushed dried chilies in flakes rather than a fine powder, giving a different texture and dispersion.
ancho chili powder
Powder made from dried poblano peppers (ancho). Mild, with sweet/fruitier notes; specific to Mexican cuisine rather than a generic chili blend.
chipotle powder
Powder from smoked, dried jalapeños (chipotle). Distinct smoky, earthy flavor that differs from generic chili powder blends.
guajillo powder
Powder from guajillo chiles; medium heat with fruity and tangy notes, commonly used in Mexican sauces and salsas.
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cayenne pepper

Ground cayenne is a specific, usually very hot powder made from cayenne chiles; typically a single-pepper product rather than a blended spice.

B2Often

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.

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crushed red pepper

Also called red pepper flakes; coarsely crushed dried chilies in flakes rather than a fine powder, giving a different texture and dispersion.

B2Often

I put some crushed red pepper on my pizza.

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ancho chili powder

Powder made from dried poblano peppers (ancho). Mild, with sweet/fruitier notes; specific to Mexican cuisine rather than a generic chili blend.

B2Rarely

The mole sauce uses ancho chili powder for depth.

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chipotle powder

Powder from smoked, dried jalapeños (chipotle). Distinct smoky, earthy flavor that differs from generic chili powder blends.

B2Rarely

Use chipotle powder for a smoky kick.

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🇬🇧en
guajillo powder

Powder from guajillo chiles; medium heat with fruity and tangy notes, commonly used in Mexican sauces and salsas.

B2Rarely

Guajillo powder adds a fruity warmth to sauces.

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pasilla powder

Powder from pasilla chiles; darker, mild-to-medium heat with earthy, rich flavors used in Mexican cuisine.

B2Rarely

They use pasilla powder in traditional moles.

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arbol chili powder

Powder from arbol chiles; typically very hot with a bright, clean chile heat distinct from milder blends.

B2Rarely

A pinch of arbol chili powder gives intense heat.

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chili powder meaning: what does it mean?

A spicy blend of ground chilies.

chili powder pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

chili powder is pronounced as /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

chili powder definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sprinkle some chilli powder on the curry for a spicy kick. Translation: Посыпьте карри чили для остроты.

Is chili powder part of Greens/herbs vocabulary?

Yes, chili powder (чили) can be learned in the Greens/herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is chili powder part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, chili powder (чили) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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