dip de frijol
/dip de fɾixol/from spelling rules
dip de frijol is the Spanish phrase for bean dip.
The phrase refers to a creamy appetizer made from mashed beans, which is typically served with chips.
Which one should you use?
The informal phrase Dip de Frijoles is also common and versatile.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the most common way to say bean dip is dip de porotos.
How do you pronounce it?
/dip de fɾixol/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a bean-based dip might be called hummus de frijol if it is blended into a smooth paste, blending the Arabic term for chickpea dip with the Spanish word for beans.
- The Spanish word frijol shares an ancient lineage with the Greek word phásēlos, which was used to describe a specific type of bean in antiquity.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, beans are traditionally eaten as a main course or side dish, so a dip de frijol is often viewed as a modern, Westernized fusion snack rather than a traditional dish.
Examples in context
- ¿Has probado el dip de frijoles con guacamole? Es deliciosoHave you tried bean dip with guacamole? It's delicious
- Me encanta el dip de frijol con totopos.I love bean dip with chips.
- ¿Quieres un poco de dip de frijol?Do you want some bean dip?
- Compré un dip de frijol para la fiesta.I bought a bean dip for the party.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing snacks for a movie night.
- Javier¿Tenemos dip de frijol para comer?Do we have bean dip to eat?
- SofíaSí, Javier, está en la cocina.Yes, Javier, it is in the kitchen.
- JavierPerfecto, yo traeré los totopos.Perfect, I will bring the chips.
- SofíaMuy bien, yo preparo los platos.Very well, I will prepare the plates.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, frijol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
