jelly bean (yeli bin)
masculine
The English phrase "jelly bean" in Spanish is translated as jelly bean (yeli bin). If unsure, use jelly bean (yeli bin). Wiktionary also lists dragea (disused).
Meaning: small bean-shaped chewy candy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| jelly bean (yeli bin) | masculine |
| dragea (disused) | feminine |
The term refers to a small bean-shaped chewy candy.
Which one should you use?
jelly bean (yeli bin) is the masculine form, while dragea (disused) is a feminine form.
Did you know?
- The disused term dragea refers to a process called dragging, where a sugar coating is layered over a core, a technique used for both medicines and candies.
- If you describe them as frijoles (beans) to a local, they will likely think you are talking about a savory dish rather than a sweet treat.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people do not use a specific name for 'jelly bean' but instead call them frijolitos de dulce or simply gomitas.
Examples in context
- ¡Traje jelly beans de Estados Unidos!I brought jelly beans from the United States!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jelly bean” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
