frijoles al horno
/fɾixoles al oɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "baked beans" is translated into Spanish as frijoles al horno.
Meaning: food (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word alubias is more common than frijoles when referring to beans, so you may hear alubias al horno. In parts of South America, such as Chile and Argentina, the standard word for beans is porotos, making the phrase porotos al horno.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun frijoles is masculine and plural. Consequently, any articles or adjectives used to describe the beans must also be in the masculine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾixoles al oɾno/
Did you know?
- The term porotos used in the Southern Cone is not just a regional variation but is derived from the Quechua language, reflecting the indigenous influence on Spanish in those areas.
- The word alubias used in Spain comes from the Latin albus, meaning 'white', because the most common varieties were originally white beans.
- Ordering frijoles al horno in some regions may result in being served a traditional savory stew rather than the sweet tomato-based beans common in the UK.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los frijoles al horno con salchichas.I like baked beans with sausages.
- Compré una lata de frijoles al horno.I bought a can of baked beans.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres cenar frijoles al horno?Sofía, do you want baked beans for dinner?
- SofíaSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
- JavierVoy a preparar los frijoles al horno ahora.I am going to prepare the baked beans now.
- SofíaGracias, Javier. Yo pongo la mesa.Thanks, Javier. I will set the table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
