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"Arroz con gandules" is a noun which is often translated as "rice with pigeon peas", and "pernil" is a noun which is often translated as "upper leg". Learn more about the difference between "arroz con gandules" and "pernil" below.
el arroz con gandules(
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kohn
gahn
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lehs
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. rice with pigeon peas
Esta receta de arroz con gandules es de mi mamá, que es puertorriqueña.This recipe of rice with pigeon peas is my mom's, who is Puerto Rican.
el pernil(
pehr
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neel
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (culinary)
a. leg
Para hacer asados, prefiero el pernil a la paletilla.I prefer leg rather than shoulder for roasting.
3. (clothing)
a. leg
La costurera retiró los alfileres y cosió el bajo del pernil derecho del pantalón.The dressmaker removed the pins and shortened the right pant leg.
