Paprika - translation, pronunciation and examples
paprika
A mild red spice made from sweet peppers.
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Паприка придаёт рагу мягкий красноватый оттенок и вкус.
Посыпьте фаршированные яйца паприкой для дополнительного аромата.
paprika usage examples
Паприка придаёт рагу мягкий красноватый оттенок и вкус.
Paprika gives the stew a mild red color and taste.
Посыпьте фаршированные яйца паприкой для дополнительного аромата.
Sprinkle some paprika on top of deviled eggs for extra flavor.
Similar words
General name for the mild red spice made from sweet peppers.
Spanish name for paprika (often smoked); in English used specifically for Spanish smoked/sweet paprika varieties.
Usually a blend of ground chilies and other spices (cumin, oregano); used for chili con carne; hotter and more complex than plain paprika.
Ambiguous: can refer to bell peppers, red chilies, or ground red pepper; not a precise synonym for paprika.
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paprika synonyms
What's the difference between paprika / pimentón / chili powder / red pepper
General name for the mild red spice made from sweet peppers.
Sprinkle paprika over the potatoes before roasting.
Посыпьте паприкой картофель перед запеканием.
Spanish name for paprika (often smoked); in English used specifically for Spanish smoked/sweet paprika varieties.
The recipe calls for 1 tsp pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika).
В рецепте указана 1 ч. л. пиментон (испанская копчёная паприка).
Usually a blend of ground chilies and other spices (cumin, oregano); used for chili con carne; hotter and more complex than plain paprika.
Add a tablespoon of chili powder to the chili recipe.
Добавьте столовую ложку порошка чили в рецепт чили.
Ambiguous: can refer to bell peppers, red chilies, or ground red pepper; not a precise synonym for paprika.
The recipe calls for red pepper — check whether it means fresh or ground.
В рецепте указан красный перец — уточните, имеется в виду свежий или молотый.
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How to pronounce paprika and what this word means
paprika translation: паприка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce paprika
/pəˈpriːkə/
paprika translation
паприка
paprika examples
Paprika gives the stew a mild red color and taste.
paprika transcription
/pəˈpriːkə/, /pəˈprikə/
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paprika meaning: what does it mean?
A mild red spice made from sweet peppers.
paprika pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
paprika is pronounced as /pəˈpriːkə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
paprika definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Paprika gives the stew a mild red color and taste. Translation: Паприка придаёт рагу мягкий красноватый оттенок и вкус.
Is paprika part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?
Yes, paprika (паприка) can be learned in the Greens and Herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is paprika part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, paprika (паприка) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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