Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
arroz
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈroθ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrice
Example
Voy a cocinar arroz para la cena.
I am going to cook rice for dinner.
More examples
En la dieta sana, recomiendo arroz integral.
In a healthy diet, I recommend brown rice.
Core concept
Edible grain of the Oryza plant eaten as a dietary staple.
Common phrases
servir arroz
serve rice
arroz integral
brown rice
arroz con pollo
rice with chicken
Similar words
arroz blanco: White polished rice that becomes tender when cooked and tastes mild.
arroz integral: Brown whole rice retaining the bran and germ, offering a chewier, nuttier bite.
arroz largo: Long-grain rice with thin kernels that stay separate and yield a fluffy texture when cooked.
Definition in Spanish
Grano comestible de la planta Oryza y, por extensión, el alimento preparado con ese grano que se sirve como acompañamiento.
Word origin
Spanish arroz derives from Arabic al-ruzz, carried into Iberian speech via medieval Arabic and ultimately linked to Persian and Sanskrit terms for the rice plant.
Usage tips
- Arroz is a masculine, uncountable noun, so Spanish speakers use el arroz or un poco de arroz rather than 'a rice'.