Spanish word

frijol

Pronunciation

IPA/fɾiˈxol/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbean

Example

¿Quieres frijoles en tu burrito?

Do you want beans in your burrito?

Illustration for frijol (bean)

More examples

Me gusta comer arroz con frijoles los fines de semana.

I like to eat rice with beans on weekends.

Core concept

A single bean seed of Phaseolus used in soups, stews, and purees.

Common phrases

  • arroz con frijoles

    rice with beans

  • lata de frijoles

    can of beans

  • taco de frijoles

    bean taco

Similar words

alubia: White or red bean variety used in Mediterranean slow-cooked dishes.
habichuela: Long pod bean eaten tender when boiled, steamed, or quickly sautéed.
poroto: Common South American table bean, appearing in soups, stews, and salads.
judía: Spanish-style bean frequently boiled or simmered for traditional dishes.

Definition in Spanish

Semilla comestible de varias leguminosas, sobre todo del género Phaseolus, que se cocina y se consume entera o triturada en platos diversos.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from a Mesoamerican source (attested as Nahuatl) and entered Spanish in colonial times as the general term for the beans introduced from the Americas.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers often use frijoles in the plural to refer to a portion or side of beans rather than a single seed.

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