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judía

hoo-DEE-ah/xuˈði.a/

“judía” means “bean” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

bean

Also: green bean, haricot bean
NounfA1
SpainMexico / Central America
A close-up illustration of three bright green bean pods, fresh and whole, lying on a surface.

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Quiero un plato de pollo con judías verdes.

A1

I want a plate of chicken with green beans.

Las judías secas se dejan en remojo antes de cocinarlas.

B1

Dried beans are left to soak before cooking them.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • frijol (bean (Latin America))
  • habichuela (bean (Caribbean/some regions))

Common Collocations

  • judías verdes – green beans
  • comer judías – to eat beans

Jewish woman

Also: Jewish
NounfB1
A simple portrait illustration of a smiling woman wearing a colorful head covering (tichel or scarf), representing her Jewish heritage.

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Ella es una judía de ascendencia polaca.

B1

She is a Jewish woman of Polish descent.

La comunidad judía local celebró el festival.

B2

The local Jewish community celebrated the festival.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tradición judía – Jewish tradition
  • cultura judía – Jewish culture

Vocabulary Collections

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Words that translate to "judía" in Spanish:

green bean→haricot bean→jewish woman→

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Quick Quiz: judía

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'judía' to refer to a food item?

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Comes from the Latin word *Iudaeus*, meaning 'of Judea' (the ancient kingdom). This same root was used for the vegetable because it was believed to have been introduced to Europe from lands associated with the Jewish people or the Levant.

First recorded: Around the 13th century (in Romance languages)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: judiaItalian: giudeo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'judía' means 'bean' or 'Jewish woman'?

Context is your guide! If it’s paired with food words (comer, plato, verde), it means 'bean'. If it's describing a person, a culture, or a religion (cultura, tradición, comunidad), it means 'Jewish' or 'Jewish woman'.

Is 'judía' the only word for 'bean'?

No, Spanish has many regional words! In most of Latin America, you should use words like 'frijol', 'habichuela', or 'poroto'. 'Judía' is dominant in Spain.