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"Frijoles" is a form of "frijoles", a plural noun which is often translated as "food". "Cebolla" is a noun which is often translated as "onion". Learn more about the difference between "cebolla" and "frijoles" below.
la cebolla()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (vegetable)
a. onion
El cocinero siempre pone cebolla picada en sus tacos.The cook always puts chopped onion in his tacos.
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.
