arroz
/aˈroθ/masculine
The Spanish word for rice is arroz.
arroz refers to the seeds used as food.
Meaning: seeds used as food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
arroz is a masculine noun, meaning it must be preceded by masculine articles or adjectives. While arroz is the standard form, the plural los arroces is used specifically when referring to different varieties or types of rice.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈroθ/
When do people say it?
In many Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, arroz con leche is a popular rice-based dessert that translates to sweet and creamy rice pudding.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term arroz is used in the slang expression arroz con mango to describe a confusing or chaotic situation.
- The word arroz is a linguistic traveler that passed through Arabic before entering the Spanish language via the Iberian Peninsula.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el arroz.I like rice.This sentence shows how to express a preference for arroz.Tatoeba #4482208 by cueyayotl, translation #2807658 by Hybrid
- No comí más arroz.I didn't eat any more rice.This sentence shows how to use arroz in a negative statement regarding consumption.Tatoeba #9237592 by ecorralest101, translation #9270116 by DJ_Saidez
- El arroz está duro.The rice is hard.This sentence demonstrates how to use arroz to describe the texture of the food.Tatoeba #8808228 by adaycito, translation #12603015 by rul
- Arroces deliciososDelicious rices
- Me gustaría un plato de arroz, por favorI would like a plate of rice, please
- La abuela hace el mejor arroz con lecheGrandma makes the best rice pudding
- 162 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing dinner.
- Alejandro¿Compraste el arroz para la cena?Did you buy the rice for dinner?
- SofíaSí, el arroz está en la despensa.Yes, the rice is in the pantry.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo cocinaré el arroz hoy.Perfect, I will cook the rice today.
- SofíaQué bueno, Alejandro, me encanta.That's great, Alejandro, I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rice” translations and entries arroz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
