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El ardor de este chile es inaguantable.

El ardor de este chile es inaguantable.
The burning sensation of this chili pepper is unbearable.
From Lesson 470:Degree thresholds (tan ... como para)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about El ardor de este chile es inaguantable.

The word inaguantable looks like it comes from a verb. Which one?
It comes from aguantar, which means to bear, endure, or put up with. Adding the negative prefix in- and the suffix -able turns it into an adjective meaning unbearable. You will also frequently hear insoportable used to mean the exact same thing.
How could we express this idea using the lesson's structure: tan... como para?
You could rephrase it to describe the chili itself. For example, Este chile es tan picante como para no poder comerlo (This chili is so spicy as to be unable to eat it). If you want to specify who cannot bear it using a new subject, you would trigger the subjunctive: Este chile es tan picante como para que nadie lo aguante (This chili is so spicy that nobody can bear it).
We usually learn picante for spicy. Why use ardor here?
While picante is the adjective for spicy, ardor is a noun that specifically refers to the burning physical sensation (from the verb arder, to burn). You could convey a similar meaning using the verb picar: Este chile pica de forma inaguantable (This chili is unbearably hot).
Is chile the standard word for chili pepper everywhere in Latin America?
No, it varies widely by region. Chile is standard in Mexico and Central America, making it very common. However, in many parts of South America (like Peru, Colombia, and Argentina), you will hear the word ají instead.

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