A1NounMasculine
il pepe
pepper (spice)
/PEH-peh/
Plural: pepi
Test Yourself
What does ‘pepe’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Aggiungo un po' di pepe nero sulla bistecca.
I add a little black pepper on the steak.
La cacio e pepe è una famosa ricetta romana.
Cacio e pepe is a famous Roman recipe.
About This Word
Do not confuse pepe (ground pepper spice) with peperone (bell pepper, a vegetable) or peperoncino (chilli pepper).
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