caraotas
everyday, Venezuela
In Venezuela beans are called caraotas, and the typical ones are caraotas negras, black beans. Elsewhere you hear frijoles.
Meaning: black beans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| caraotas | everyday, Venezuela |
| caraotas negras | dish |
Is it said differently in some regions?
If you ask for frijoles in Venezuela, people will understand, but caraotas is the local word.
When do people say it?
Black beans are one of the four parts of the national dish pabellón criollo, together with rice, shredded beef and fried plantain.
Did you know?
- The word caraota is distinct to Venezuela and is not the usual word for beans in most other Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Quiero arroz con caraotas.I want rice with beans.
- Mi abuela hace unas caraotas riquísimas.My grandmother makes delicious beans.
- El pabellón lleva caraotas negras.The pabellón comes with black beans.
Example conversation
Gabriela orders lunch at a small restaurant in Valencia.
- MesoneroHoy tenemos pabellón.Today we have pabellón.
- Gabriela¿Lleva caraotas?Does it come with beans?
- MesoneroSí, con arroz, carne mechada y tajadas.Yes, with rice, shredded beef and fried plantain.
- GabrielaPerfecto, uno por favor.Perfect, one please.
