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"Frijol" is a noun which is often translated as "bean", and "habichuela" is a noun which is also often translated as "bean". Learn more about the difference between "frijol" and "habichuela" below.
el frijol(
free
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hohl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
los frijoles
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (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.
la habichuela(
ah
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bee
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chweh
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lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary) (Andes) (Caribbean) (Spain)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Spain
a. bean
El arroz con habichuelas es un plato tradicional en muchas partes de Latinoamérica.Rice and beans is a traditional dish in much of Latin America.
a. green bean
La carne se sirve con habichuelas y papas.The meat is served with green beans and potatoes.
b. French bean (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Lave las habichuelas y córteles las puntas.Wash the French beans and cut off the ends.
