How to Say "rice" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rice” is “arroz” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero un poco de arroz blanco con pollo, por favor.
I want some white rice with chicken, please.
El arroz es un ingrediente básico en muchas culturas.
Rice is a basic ingredient in many cultures.
¿Cuántos kilos de arroz compraste para la paella?
How many kilos of rice did you buy for the paella?
Always Masculine
Remember that 'arroz' is a masculine word, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el arroz, un arroz). This is true even though it's a food ingredient.
Uncountable Noun
Like 'water' or 'sugar' in English, 'arroz' is usually treated as an uncountable noun in Spanish. You talk about 'some rice' (un poco de arroz) rather than counting individual grains.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La arroz (Using feminine article)”
Correction: El arroz. Remember the pattern: most basic ingredients that end in 'z' are masculine.
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