recolector de frijoles
/rekoleɡtoɾ de fɾixoles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bean picker" is translated into Spanish as recolector de frijoles.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, different terms are used: in Mexico, you can say recolector de ejotes. In Spain, one way to say it is recolector de judías verdes. And other ways to say "bean picker" include recolector de chauchas and recolector de vainitas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoleɡtoɾ de fɾixoles/
Did you know?
- The word judías used in Spain for beans is etymologically linked to 'Jewish'. This refers to a historical period when these legumes were introduced to Europe by Jewish traders.
- The term ejotes used in Mexico is a loanword from Nahuatl that specifically refers to the long pod of the bean, rather than the bean itself.
- While recolector is the technical term, a person working in the fields is more commonly called a jornalero, referring to someone paid by the day.
Examples in context
- Hablo con un recolector de judías para aprender más sobre su trabajo.I'm talking to a bean picker to learn more about their job.
- En mi país, los recolectores de frijoles son respetados por su arduo trabajo.In my country, bean pickers are respected for their hard work.
- Los recolectores de ejotes en México tienen un papel fundamental en la industria agrícola.Bean pickers in Mexico play a fundamental role in the agricultural industry.
- Me gustaría ser recolector de vainitas, ya que amo trabajar al aire libre.I would like to be a bean picker because I love working outdoors.
- Él trabaja como recolector de frijoles.He works as a bean picker.
- Busco un recolector de frijoles para la granja.I am looking for a bean picker for the farm.
- El recolector de frijoles terminó su labor temprano.The bean picker finished his work early.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a family member's old job.
- LucíaMi tío fue recolector de frijoles por años.My uncle was a bean picker for years.
- MateoEso suena como un trabajo muy difícil.That sounds like a very difficult job.
- LucíaSí, pero él amaba estar en el campo.Yes, but he loved being in the field.
- MateoÉl debe tener mucha fuerza física.He must have a lot of physical strength.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
