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    Garbanzos (en. Chickpeas)

    /ɡarˈβanθos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Edible seed of the chickpea plant, round in shape and beige in color.
    Chickpeas are a main ingredient in hummus.
    Los garbanzos son un ingrediente principal en el hummus.
    Leguminous plant that produces chickpeas.
    The chickpea plant is cultivated in warm regions.
    La planta de garbanzo se cultiva en regiones cálidas.

    Etymology

    The term 'garbanzo' comes from Old Spanish, possibly from Latin 'cicer' or 'cicer arietinum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garlic chickpeas
    dish of cooked chickpeas with garlic and oil.
    garbanzos al ajo
    chickpea soup
    soup made primarily from chickpeas.
    sopa de garbanzos

    Related Words

    hummus
    Paste made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
    hummus
    falafel
    Fried ball made from ground chickpeas.
    falafel

    Slang Meanings

    To have chickpeas in the mass
    When someone gets distracted in class, they usually say they have chickpeas in the mass.
    Cuando alguien se distrae en clase suele decir que tiene garbanzos en la misa.
    To be daydreaming
    You're acting like a chickpea today; you haven't noticed anything.
    Estás como un garbanzo hoy, no te has dado cuenta de nada.