garbanzos
/ɡaɾbanθos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chickpeas" is translated into Spanish as garbanzos.
garbanzos refers to the legume known as chickpeas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, garbanzos is the term used to refer to chickpeas.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the food item as a countable noun, it typically takes the masculine plural definite article los garbanzos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaɾbanθos/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase no tener ni un garbanzo is used to describe someone who has absolutely nothing or is completely bankrupt.
- The word garbanzo shares a linguistic root with the English word 'gram', which is used in parts of the UK and India to describe the same legume.
- In certain Latin American dialects, garbanzo can be used colloquially to refer to a small, round bead or a pellet.
Examples in context
- Algunas legumbres, como los garbanzos y las judías, provocan flatulencias, pero son excelentes alimentos.Some legumes, like chickpeas and green beans, cause flatulence but are excellent foods.This sentence shows how to mention garbanzos as a type of legume.Tatoeba #5630459 by arh, translation #7815413 by shekitten
- El segundo plato lleva garbanzos, pollo, carne, chorizo y patatas.The second course has chickpeas, chicken, meat, sausage and potato.This sentence is useful for describing the ingredients in a dish that contains garbanzos.Tatoeba #462909 by lukaszpp, translation #462908 by lukaszpp
- Me gusta preparar ensaladas con garbanzos.I enjoy making salads with chickpeas.
- Los cíceros son una base importante de nuestra dieta mediterránea.Chickpeas are an important staple of our Mediterranean diet.
- Hoy cené una sopa de garbanzos deliciosa.I had a delicious chickpea soup for dinner today.
- ¿Me puedes pasar los garbancitos, por favor?Can you pass me the chickpeas, please?
- Me encanta la ensalada de garbanzos.I love chickpea salad.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are deciding what to cook for lunch.
- María¿Quieres que prepare garbanzos para el almuerzo?Do you want me to prepare chickpeas for lunch?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, me parecen una buena idea.Yes, please, I think that's a good idea.
- MaríaPerfecto, voy a buscar los garbanzos en la despensa.Perfect, I'm going to look for the chickpeas in the pantry.
- AlejandroGracias, María, yo te ayudo con la cocina.Thanks, María, I will help you with the cooking.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
