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"Frijoles" is a form of "frijoles", a plural noun which is often translated as "food". "Arroz" is a noun which is often translated as "rice". Learn more about the difference between "arroz" and "frijoles" below.
el arroz()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
los frijoles()
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (figurative) (nourishment) (Mexico)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. food
No queremos dinero o bienes, solo frijoles y un techo.We don't want money or possessions, just food and shelter.
el frijol
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (culinary) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bean
Almorcé arroz con frijoles negros y pollo.I had rice with black beans and chicken for lunch.
