fríjoles
Colombia
In Colombia "beans" are fríjoles, written with an accent. Green beans are called habichuelas. It is also called fríjol.
Meaning: edible legume seeds (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| fríjoles | Colombia |
| habichuelas | green beans, Colombia |
| fríjol | singular |
Colombians cook fríjoles in a stew, the heart of the bandeja paisa. Common types include fríjol cargamanto and fríjol bola roja.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico and Central America the word is spelled frijoles, with no accent. In Venezuela the word caraotas is used instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Antioquia fríjoles con garra is a rich bean stew served with rice and plantain.
Did you know?
- The bandeja paisa is considered a national dish of Colombia, and beans are one of its main parts.
Examples in context
- Hoy almorzamos fríjoles con arroz.Today we had beans with rice for lunch.
- Pon los fríjoles en remojo.Put the beans to soak.
- Compré habichuelas en la plaza.I bought green beans at the market.
Example conversation
Doña Marta cooks lunch for her grandson Sebastián in Medellín.
- SebastiánAbuela, ¿qué huele tan rico?Grandma, what smells so good?
- Doña MartaSon los fríjoles, mijo.It is the beans, dear.
- Sebastián¿Con arroz y aguacate?With rice and avocado?
- Doña MartaClaro, como siempre.Of course, as always.
