judía

hoo-DEE-ah

nounfA1

bean?as a vegetable

Also:green bean?long, fresh variety,haricot bean?dried variety

📝 In Action

Quiero un plato de pollo con judías verdes.

I want a plate of chicken with green beans.

Las judías secas se dejan en remojo antes de cocinarlas.

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

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Since 'judía' ends in -a, it is feminine. If you have more than one, you say 'las judías'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Regional Names

Mistake: "Using 'judía' in Mexico or Central America."

Correction: Use 'frijol' or 'habichuela' in most of Latin America; 'judía' is mainly used in Spain.

⭐ Usage Tips

Specify the Type

To specifically mean 'green beans' (the long, fresh ones), always add 'verdes' (judías verdes).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: judía

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

judío(Jewish man / Jewish (masculine)) - noun/adjective

judaísmo(Judaism) - noun

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.