cazuela de frijoles
/kaθwela de fɾixoles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bean casserole" is translated into Spanish as cazuela de frijoles.
You can use cazuela de frijoles to refer to a bean casserole. If you are specifically referring to a bean casserole with chorizo, you would say Cazuela de judías con chorizo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaθwela de fɾixoles/
When do people say it?
The Spanish region of Asturias is famous for its "Fabada Asturiana," a bean and pork casserole.
Did you know?
- While cazuela refers to the dish, it also refers to the physical earthenware pot it is cooked in. If you ask for a cazuela in a kitchen, you might be handed a piece of pottery rather than a meal.
- The word cazuela is a diminutive form of cazo, which refers to a pan or pot. In Spanish, this ending can change the perceived size or the specific shape of the cookware used for the dish.
- If you are in Argentina or Chile, you should ask for a guiso de porotos instead of using the word frijoles.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la cazuela de judías con chorizo en España.I love bean casserole with chorizo in Spain.
- La cazuela de frijoles está muy caliente.The bean casserole is very hot.
- ¿Quieres probar mi cazuela de frijoles?Do you want to try my bean casserole?
- Preparé una cazuela de frijoles para la cena.I prepared a bean casserole for dinner.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are having dinner at home.
- MateoSofía, la cazuela de frijoles huele de maravilla.Sofía, the bean casserole smells wonderful.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, espero que te guste.Thanks, Mateo, I hope you like it.
- MateoEstá deliciosa, es mi comida favorita.It is delicious, it is my favorite food.
- SofíaMe alegra mucho saber eso.I am very happy to know that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cazuela, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
