# ớt meaning in Vietnamese: chili (A1)

> ớt means “chili, chili pepper” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/ot-chili/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**ớt**: chili

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: ot

## 1. chili (noun)

chili, chili pepper

- Ớt này cay lắm, cẩn thận nha. — This chili is really hot, be careful.
- Món này có ớt không? — Does this dish have chili in it?

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