Judías (en. Beans)

xuˈði.as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Common name for legumes of the genus Phaseolus, especially those consumed fresh or canned.

In the salad, I added green beans for color.

En la ensalada, añadí judías verdes para darle color.

Variety of bean cultivated for its pod that is consumed when tender.

Romanesco beans are very popular in Mediterranean cuisine.

Las judías romanesco son muy populares en la cocina mediterránea.

From Latin 'caulis', which means 'stem', influenced by 'judía' which refers to its origins in the New World.

steamed beans

Beans cooked by steaming to preserve their nutrients.

judías al vapor

harvest of beans

Collection of beans in the appropriate season.

cosecha de judías

beans

Dried legumes, generally from the same family as beans.

frijoles

stew

Dish where beans can be the main ingredient.

guiso

salad

Preparation that may include fresh beans.

ensalada

Colloquial expression in some regions referring to a complicated situation.

That meeting was pure beans, nothing was resolved.

Esa reunión fue pura judía, nada se resolvió.

Used to derogatorily refer to people who act in a cunning or deceitful manner.

I don't trust him, he seems like a bean.

No confío en él, parece un judía.