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chilli powder
/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

chilli powder

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈtʃɪli ˈpaʊdər/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/
🇷🇺 Russian
[t͡ɕɪˈlʲi]
Meaning of chilli powder

A spicy blend of ground chilies.

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Pronunciation/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/
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chili powder

When to use chilli powder

chili powder

чили

ground chili powder

молотый чили

chili powder seasoning

приправа чили

chili powder mix

смесь чили

chili powder sauce

соус с чили

chilli powder usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Посыпьте карри чили для остроты.

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Для этого блюда нужно добавить чили, чтобы оно было более насыщенным на вкус.

You need chilli powder to make the dish more flavourful.

🇺🇸US

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Добавь чайную ложку чили в рагу, чтобы сделать его поострее.

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я купил чили, чтобы добавить остроты в тако.

I bought some chili powder to spice up my tacos.

Similar words

chilli powder

General term for ground chilies; British spelling 'chilli'.

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.

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chilli powderпорошок чили
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

chilli powder synonyms

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What's the difference between chilli powder / cayenne pepper / crushed red pepper / ancho chili powder / chipotle powder / guajillo powder

🇬🇧English
chilli powder

General term for ground chilies; British spelling 'chilli'.

B2Often

Sprinkle some chilli powder on the curry.

Посыпьте карри порошком чили.

C
🇬🇧English
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.

Добавьте щепотку кайенского перца для остроты.

C
🇬🇧English
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.

Я посыпал пиццу дроблёным красным перцем.

A
🇬🇧English
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.

Моле соус использует порошок чили анхо для глубины вкуса.

C
🇬🇧English
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.

Используйте порошок чипотле для копчёной остроты.

G
🇬🇧English
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.

Порошок гуахильо добавляет фруктовую теплоту в соусы.

P
🇬🇧English
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.

В традиционных моле используют порошок пасилья.

A
🇬🇧English
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.

Щепотка порошка арбол даёт интенсивную остроту.

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How to pronounce chilli powder and what this word means

chilli powder translation: порошок чили. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce chilli powder

/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

chilli powder translation

порошок чили

chilli powder examples

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

chilli powder transcription

/ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/, /ˈtʃɪli ˈpaʊdər/

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chilli powder meaning: what does it mean?

A spicy blend of ground chilies.

chilli powder pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

chilli 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 chilli powder part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

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

Is chilli powder part of Food vocabulary?

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

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