Spanish word

judía

Pronunciation

IPA/xuˈðia/

Meaning

  • feminine noungreen bean

Example

Cociné judías con jamón.

I cooked green beans with ham.

Illustration for judía (green bean)

More examples

Compré judías verdes en el mercado.

I bought green beans at the market.

Core concept

Long green bean pod.

Common phrases

  • judías verdes

    green beans

  • lata de judías

    can of green beans

  • judías en conserva

    canned green beans

Similar words

frijol: Small round bean often dried for storage and later cooked in soups, stews, or purees.
habichuela: Long slender bean taken from its pod and cooked fresh, often served alongside other dishes.
ejote: Tender slender bean removed from its pod and usually cooked briefly to keep a slightly crisp bite.
poroto: General-purpose bean typically boiled and seasoned and served as a side or accompaniment.

Definition in Spanish

Legumbre de vaina larga que se come como verdura; en uso cotidiano aparece en plural ('judías') y, como acepción distinta, puede significar 'mujer judía'.

Word origin

It derives from medieval Latin Judaeus 'Jew', a local Iberian name applied to a type of bean that becomes the plant name judía and coexists with the meaning 'Jewish woman'.

Usage tips

  • In recipes and markets the vegetable usually appears in the plural 'judías' or as 'judías verdes', while speakers normally say 'mujer judía' to refer to a person.

Other meanings

  • beannoun

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