arroz integral
/aroθ inteɡɾal/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "brown rice" is arroz integral in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists arroz yamaní.
Meaning: unpolished rice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arroz integral | /aroθ inteɡɾal/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /aros inteɡɾal/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| arroz yamaní | /aˌroθ ʝamaˈni/ /aˌros ʝamaˈni/ |
masculine |
arroz integral refers to unpolished rice.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase arroz integral, the word integral means "whole / complete," referring to the fact that the grain is whole and unrefined.
Which one should you use?
arroz integral is the standard way to distinguish brown rice from arroz blanco (white rice). You may also encounter arroz yamaní, which refers to a specific type of brown rice often found in certain markets.
How do you pronounce it?
/aroθ inteɡɾal/
Did you know?
- While integral means 'whole' in the context of rice, it is also the Spanish word for 'calculus' in mathematics.
- The word arroz entered Spanish through Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed the term from Ancient Greek.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, integral is used for any whole-grain product, such as pan integral for whole-wheat bread.
Examples in context
- Creo que prefiero comer arroz blanco que arroz integral.I think I like eating white rice better than brown rice.Tatoeba #1331282 by marcelostockle, translation #953625 by CK
- Recuerda que siempre puedes sustituir el arroz blanco por arroz integral para una opción más saludable.Remember that you can always substitute white rice for brown rice for a healthier option.
- Para hacer el plato más saludable, te recomiendo que uses arroz integral en lugar de arroz blanco.To make the dish healthier, I recommend using brown rice instead of white rice.
- El arroz integral es más saludable.Brown rice is healthier.
- Compré un paquete de arroz integral.I bought a package of brown rice.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Alejandro¿Quieres arroz blanco o arroz integral?Do you want white rice or brown rice?
- SofíaPrefiero el arroz integral, por favor.I prefer the brown rice, please.
- AlejandroEstá bien, yo lo cocino ahora.All right, I will cook it now.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brown rice” translations and entries arroz integral, arroz yamaní, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, integral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
