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"Azúcar" is a noun which is often translated as "sugar", and "arroz" is a noun which is often translated as "rice". Learn more about the difference between "azúcar" and "arroz" below.
el azúcar, la azúcar(
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kahr
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (culinary)
a. sugar
Prefiero usar azúcar morena que azúcar blanca en mi café.I prefer to have brown sugar instead of white sugar in my coffee.
el arroz(
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rrohs
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. rice
El arroz con pollo es un plato favorito en muchos países, aunque cada región le da un toque especial.Chicken and rice is a favorite dish in many countries, although each region gives it a special touch.
