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"Frijoles" is a form of "frijoles", a plural noun which is often translated as "food". "Arvejas" is a form of "arveja", a noun which is often translated as "pea". Learn more about the difference between "frijoles" and "arvejas" below.
los frijoles(
free
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hoh
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lehs
)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.
la arveja(
ahr
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beh
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hah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
2. (botany) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. pea (pea plant)
La enredadera de arveja que sembré en la huerta ha crecido muy rápido.The pea vine I planted in the garden has grown very fast.
b. vetch (carob plant)
Esta variedad de arveja se cultiva solo como forraje.This variety of vetch is only grown as fodder.
