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Meaning of pico de gallo | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ

Definitions

A condiment generally made with diced raw onions, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español pico de gallo

Examples

“Chilis and peppers help⟳, in whatever form⟳. Hot sauce helps—shrill, vinegary tonics or sweet, syrupy srirachas. Lots of pico de gallo, with triple the jalapeño.”
“For example, salsa and pico de gallo from Mexican cuisine sometimes include⟳ fruits like⟳ peach, mango or pineapple, balancing hot peppers like⟳ habanero or jalapeño with their sweetness.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pico projector Pico Rivera pico- pico-farad pico-joule pico-ohm

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