Habas (en. Broad beans)

/a.βas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Legume that is consumed fresh, dried, or cooked.

Broad beans can be found in various traditional recipes.

Las habas se pueden encontrar en diversas recetas tradicionales.

Edible seed of the Vicia faba plant.

Broad beans have a high protein content.

Las habas tienen un alto contenido de proteínas.

Common name for several species of leguminous plants of the genus Vicia.

Broad beans are typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Las habas son típicas de la cocina mediterránea.

From Latin 'faba', which means bean or broad bean.

to be in trouble

To be in trouble or in a complicated situation.

estar en habas

nothing is given in return for something

Nothing is received in return for something.

no se da una haba

to spill the beans

To speak or express opinions carelessly.

echar las habas

broad bean

Plant or seed of the broad bean.

haba

tender broad bean

Broad bean that is harvested before it matures.

haba tierna

To refer to a confusing situation.

That meeting was full of confusion, no one understood anything.

Esa reunión estuvo llena de habas, nadie entendió nada.

To be very distracted or out of it.

Don't fall asleep in the beans during class.

No te duermas en los habas durante la clase.