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"Arroz" is a noun which is often translated as "rice", and "frijoles refritos" is a plural noun which is often translated as "refried beans". Learn more about the difference between "arroz" and "frijoles refritos" 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 refritos()
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (culinary)
a. refried beans
Se me antojaron unos chilaquiles con frijoles refritos.I really want some chilaquiles with refried beans.