frijol
“frijol” means “bean” in Spanish (the edible seed of a legume plant).
bean
Also: kidney bean
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Me gusta comer arroz con frijoles todos los días.
A1I like to eat rice and beans every day.
Debes remojar el frijol en agua antes de cocinarlo.
A2You should soak the bean in water before cooking it.
Los frijoles negros son una base importante en la dieta caribeña.
B1Black beans are an important staple in the Caribbean diet.
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Which of these is the correct way to order beans in a restaurant?
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Derived from the Old Spanish word 'fisol', which comes from the Latin 'faseolus'. This ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'phasēlos', describing the shape of a boat that the bean pod resembles.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there so many words for 'bean' in Spanish?
Spanish is spoken in many regions where indigenous languages and local traditions influenced food names. For example, 'poroto' comes from the Quechua word 'purutu'.
Is 'frijol' always plural?
No, you can use the singular when talking about a single seed or the plant species, but in the context of food, the plural 'frijoles' is much more common.
Can 'frijol' mean green beans?
Usually, 'frijol' refers to the dried seed. Green beans (string beans) are often called 'ejotes' or 'judías verdes' depending on the country.