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noun[C, U]
An edible bean; the seed of certain leguminous plants, commonly cooked as a staple food, especially in Latin America.
frijól
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old Spanish forms such as fréjol or frisol, ultimately from Latin phaseolus, from Greek phásēlos ‘bean’.
Examples
El frijol negro es básico en muchas cocinas latinoamericanas.
El frijól négro es básico en múchas cocínas latinoamericanas.
Black beans are a staple in many Latin American cuisines.
Remojé el frijol toda la noche antes de cocinarlo.
Remojé el frijól tóda la nóche ántes de cocinarlo.
I soaked the beans all night before cooking them.
Synonyms
Collocations
frijol negro
frijol rojo
frijol bayo
frijoles refritos
sopa de frijol
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