arroz con gandules
/aroθ kon ɡandules/from spelling rules
arroz con gandules is the Spanish phrase for rice with pigeon peas.
The phrase refers to a traditional Puerto Rican rice dish cooked with pigeon peas. In English, it translates to rice with pigeon peas.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, arroz con gandules translates to rice with pigeon peas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
This specific dish is a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Did you know?
- Although arroz con gandules is the national dish of Puerto Rico, the gandules are actually a legume from Africa, not a pigeon.
- The word arroz entered the Spanish language via Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed it from Ancient Greek.
- In Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is often considered the national dish, appearing at almost every significant holiday and family celebration.
Examples in context
- Hola, me gustaría pedir un plato de Arroz con Gandules, por favor.Hello, I would like to order a dish of Rice with Pigeon Peas, please.
- Me encanta el arroz con gandules.I love arroz con gandules.
- ¿Quieres comer arroz con gandules hoy?Do you want to eat arroz con gandules today?
- Mi abuela cocina un arroz con gandules increíble.My grandmother cooks an incredible arroz con gandules.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- ElenaElena: ¿Qué quieres cenar hoy, Mateo?What do you want for dinner today, Mateo?
- MateoMateo: Tengo ganas de comer arroz con gandules.I feel like eating rice with pigeon peas.
- ElenaElena: ¡Perfecto! Yo puedo prepararlo ahora.Perfect! I can prepare it now.
- MateoMateo: Gracias, Elena. ¡Será delicioso!Thanks, Elena. It will be delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, con, CC BY-SA 4.0.
