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    Legumbres (en. Legumes)

    /leɡumˈbɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Food obtained from the dried seeds of leguminous plants.
    Legumes are a good source of plant proteins.
    Las legumbres son una buena fuente de proteínas vegetales.
    Cultivation of leguminous plants.
    The harvest of legumes was abundantly productive this year.
    La cosecha de legumbres fue abundantemente productiva este año.
    Variety of foods including beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
    In the Mediterranean diet, legumes are an essential component.
    En la dieta mediterránea, las legumbres son un componente esencial.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legumen', which means 'legume, product of the leguminous plant.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be from legumes
    Referring to a diet rich in legumes.
    ser de legumbres
    to eat legumes
    Include legumes in everyday meals.
    comer legumbres
    legumes on the table
    Habitual presence of legumes in meals.
    legumbres en la mesa

    Related Words

    leguminous
    A family of plants to which legumes belong.
    leguminosas
    pea
    Variety of small, round legume.
    guisante
    lentil
    Seed of a leguminous plant that is consumed in various dishes.
    lenteja

    Slang Meanings

    tastiness
    That dish has a legume of tastiness.
    Ese platillo tiene una legumbre de sabrosura.
    sustenance
    Legumes are sustenance in the vegan diet.
    Las legumbres son sustento en la dieta vegana.