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    Frijol (en. Bean)

    /fɾiˈxol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The fruit of various leguminous plants, generally oval and of different colors.
    In Mexico, beans are a staple food in the diet.
    En México, los frijoles son un alimento básico en la dieta.
    Plant that produces the bean, typical of legumes.
    The bean is planted in spring and harvested in summer.
    El frijol se siembra en primavera y se cosecha en verano.
    Food that is mainly made from cooked beans.
    Black beans are used to prepare refried beans.
    El frijol negro se utiliza para preparar frijoles refritos.

    Etymology

    From Nahuatl 'fṛijōl', which refers to legumes in general.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    charro beans
    A traditional Mexican dish prepared with beans, chorizo, and other ingredients.
    frijoles a la charra
    little bean
    Diminutive of frijol, which can refer to a small bean or a short person.
    frijolito
    bean soup
    A type of soup made using broth and beans.
    sopa de frijoles

    Related Words

    legume
    Plant that appears in the form of an edible seed.
    legumbre
    black bean
    Variety of bean with a black skin and distinctive flavor.
    frijol negro
    speckled bean
    Variety of bean with spots of different colors on its surface.
    frijol pintito

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who works hard.
    That guy is a bean because he's always studying.
    Ese chico es un frijol porque siempre está estudiando.
    Colloquial term to refer to something expensive.
    That car is a bean, I can't afford it!
    Ese coche es un frijol, ¡no puedo pagarlo!