serrano

noun

ser·​ra·​no sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 

si-

plural serranos

: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature

Examples of serrano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The restaurant serves light, fresh fare like Baja ceviche and pozole and cocktails such as the Sonoran highball, mezcal mixed with grapefruit aperitif, serrano bitters, and mineral water. —Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

The pork belly tacos are served with mole poblano, cilantro, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, serrano peppers, Chihuahua cheese, and chipotle mayo, a treat from Mexico. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Loads of cheese balance corn's natural sweetness, and a hint of heat from a serrano chile keeps this dish from being one note. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 17 July 2025

Measuring between 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the peppers are spicier than cayenne and serrano peppers but fall below habanero peppers. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish serrano, adjective, montane, highland, from sierra mountain range — more at sierra

First Known Use

circa 1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for serrano

• chicano
• hispano
• solano
• soprano
• americano
• castellano
• cebuano
• mexicano
• llano
• mano