feijão-mungo
masculine
The English phrase "mung bean" is translated into Portuguese as feijão-mungo. Wiktionary also lists feijão mungu.
Meaning: seed of Vigna radiata (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| feijão-mungo | masculine |
| feijão mungu |
feijão-mungo refers to the seed of Vigna radiata.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound noun where feijão means bean and mungo is a phonetic adaptation of the word mungo.
Which one should you use?
feijão mungu is a common alternative spelling used in some Portuguese-speaking contexts.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese word feijão is closely related to the Ladino word fijon, a language spoken by Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Iberia.
- Because 'mung bean' is not a traditional staple in Lusophone cuisine, the spelling feijão mungu is often found in Portuguese-language texts from Africa rather than Europe.
- Portuguese speakers use the word feijão to describe various legumes that English speakers might call 'peas' or 'beans', reflecting a broader categorical use of the word than in English.
Examples in context
- Vou fazer uma sopa com feijão-mungo hoje.I'm going to make a soup with mung bean today.
- O feijão-mungo é muito nutritivo.Mung bean is very nutritious.
- Eu comprei um pacote de feijão-mungo.I bought a bag of mung beans.
- Você prefere o feijão-mungo ou o grão-de-bico?Do you prefer mung bean or chickpea?
Example conversation
In a grocery store, Gabriel and Beatriz are looking at the legumes.
- GabrielBeatriz, você sabe se este feijão-mungo é orgânico?Beatriz, do you know if this mung bean is organic?
- BeatrizNão tenho certeza, mas parece ser de boa qualidade.I'm not sure, but it looks like good quality.
- GabrielVou levar este para o jantar.I will take this one for dinner.
- BeatrizÓtima escolha, Gabriel.Great choice, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mung bean” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feijão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
