How to Say "kidney bean" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “kidney bean” is “frijol” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta comer arroz con frijoles todos los días.
I like to eat rice and beans every day.
Debes remojar el frijol en agua antes de cocinarlo.
You should soak the bean in water before cooking it.
Los frijoles negros son una base importante en la dieta caribeña.
Black beans are an important staple in the Caribbean diet.
Mostly Plural
Even though 'frijol' is the singular name, we almost always say 'frijoles' in the plural when talking about a meal because you never eat just one!
Masculine Gender
This word is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'los'. For example: 'El frijol está rico'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “La frijol es nutritiva.”
Correction: El frijol es nutritivo. (Frijol is a masculine noun, so it needs masculine articles and adjectives.)
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