frijoles secos
/fɾixoles sekos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, dry beans is frijoles secos.
The phrase refers to beans that have been dried for long-term storage and require soaking or boiling before they can be eaten.
Which one should you use?
To distinguish these from beans that have already been prepared or boiled, use frijoles cocidos (cooked beans).
Is it said differently in some regions?
While frijoles secos is a common term, several regional variations exist: in Spain, alubias secas is more common. In parts of the Caribbean, particularly Puerto Rico, you will hear habichuelas secas. And in parts of Latin America, such as Argentina and Chile, the term porotos secos is frequently used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows standard noun-adjective agreement. If you are referring to a single dry bean, you would use the singular form frijol seco.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, frijoles are so central to the culture that the phrase no tener ni para frijoles is used to say someone is completely broke.
- The word porotos, used for 'dry beans' in Argentina and Chile, is believed to have originated from indigenous languages rather than European ones.
- The word habichuela is used for 'dry beans' in Puerto Rico, but it is also the common word for 'green bean' in other regions, which can lead to confusion at the market.
Examples in context
- Es importante lavar los frijoles secos antes de cocinarlos.It's important to wash the dry beans before cooking them.
- En nuestra tienda vendemos porotos secos de alta calidad.In our store, we sell high-quality dry beans.
- Hoy voy a preparar unas judías secas con chorizo.Today, I'm going to cook some dry beans with chorizo.
- Me encantan los frijolitos secos que hace mi mamá.I love the little dry beans my mom makes.
- Necesito comprar frijoles secos en el mercado.I need to buy dry beans at the market.
- Los frijoles secos tardan mucho en cocinarse.Dry beans take a long time to cook.
- Me gusta la textura de los frijoles secos.I like the texture of dry beans.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are planning a meal at home.
- Daniel¿Tienes frijoles secos en la despensa?Do you have dry beans in the pantry?
- ElenaSí, tengo un paquete de frijoles secos.Yes, I have a package of dry beans.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a remojarlos esta noche.Perfect, I am going to soak them tonight.
- ElenaEsa es una buena idea, Daniel.That is a good idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
