ardei
pepper
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ar.ˈdej/
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Cultural Note
Peppers are essential to Romanian cooking. Ardei gras (bell peppers) are used in salads and stuffed dishes, while ardei iute (hot peppers) add spice. In autumn, Romanian families make 'zacuscă,' a roasted pepper and eggplant spread preserved in jars for winter.
📝 Example Sentences
Ardeii umpluți sunt un fel de mâncare tradițional.
Stuffed peppers are a traditional dish.
Cumpără ardei gras de la piață.
Buy bell peppers from the market.
Ardeii iuți dau savoare mâncării.
Hot peppers give flavor to food.