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Chile: meaning, definitions and examples

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chile

 

[ หˆtสƒษชleษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

country name

Chile is a long, narrow country located along the western edge of South America, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes mountains to the east. It is known for its diverse landscapes that include deserts, mountains, and valleys. The capital city is Santiago, which is situated in the central region of the country. Chile is recognized for its strong economy, rich cultural heritage, and significant production of wine and fruits.

Examples of usage

  • I traveled to Chile last summer.
  • Chile has beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
  • The presidential elections in Chile are upcoming.
Context #2 | Noun

vegetable

Chile refers to a type of spicy pepper commonly used in various cuisines around the world. These peppers come in many varieties, including bell peppers, jalapeรฑos, and habaneros, and can range from mild to extremely hot. They are often used in cooking to add heat and flavor to dishes. Chile peppers are also rich in vitamins and can have health benefits due to their active compound, capsaicin.

Synonyms

chili, pepper.

Examples of usage

  • I love adding chile to my salsa.
  • Chile peppers can enhance the flavor of many dishes.
  • Be careful with that chile; it's very spicy!

Translations

Translations of the word "chile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะงะธะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Cili

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะงะธะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chile

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Chili

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Chile

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลžili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Chile

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Chile

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™บๅˆฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤŒile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Chile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะงะธะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ร‡ili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Chile

Etymology

The word 'Chile' as a noun referring to the country is derived from the indigenous Mapuche word 'chilli' which means 'where the land ends.' This reflects the geographical location of Chile as it stretches along the edge of the South American continent. The name was adopted by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. The association of the term 'chile' with the spicy pepper is said to have originated from the Nahuatl word 'chฤซlli', which refers to a variety of hot peppers grown extensively in Central and South America. This term has been incorporated into various languages, signifying the shared agricultural heritage and culinary traditions of the Americas. Over time, the word has become synonymous with both the country and its famous chili peppers, exemplifying the rich cultural and natural landscape of Chile.