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How do you say "black pepper" in Mexican Spanish?
la pimienta negra
In Mexican Spanish, "black pepper" is la pimienta negra.
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Pronunciation
lah pee-mee-EHN-tah NEH-grah. Stress on third syllable 'en' of pimienta and first of negra.
Grammar notes
Feminine phrase. Pimienta (pepper) is feminine, negra (black) is feminine adjective.
Example sentence
La pimienta negra sazona la comida.
The black pepper seasons the food.
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How to remember la pimienta negra
Pimienta (pepper) negra (black). The dark spice used in cooking.
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Questions about la pimienta negra
How do you say "black pepper" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "black pepper" is la pimienta negra. It is a noun.
Is la pimienta negra masculine or feminine?
Feminine phrase. Pimienta (pepper) is feminine, negra (black) is feminine adjective.
How is la pimienta negra used in a sentence?
Use la pimienta negra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La pimienta negra sazona la comida. (The black pepper seasons the food.).
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