arroz rojo
/aroθ ɾoxo/from spelling rules
Spanish rice in Spanish is arroz rojo.
The term refers to a seasoned rice dish that is typically cooked with tomato sauce, which gives the rice a distinct red color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase arroz rojo literally translates to red rice.
Which one should you use?
Arroz rojo is specifically distinguished from arroz blanco, which refers to white rice that is typically unseasoned or seasoned only with salt and garlic.
How do you pronounce it?
/aroθ ɾoxo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me gustaría probar el arroz a la Española.I would like to try the Spanish rice.
- Me encanta el arroz rojo.I love Spanish rice.
- ¿Hiciste arroz rojo para la cena?Did you make Spanish rice for dinner?
- El arroz rojo está muy rico.The Spanish rice is very delicious.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿quieres comer arroz rojo hoy?Daniel, do you want to eat Spanish rice today?
- DanielSí, María, me parece una buena idea.Yes, María, that sounds like a good idea to me.
- MaríaPerfecto, voy a prepararlo ahora.Perfect, I am going to prepare it now.
- DanielGracias, te ayudaré con la mesa.Thank you, I will help you with the table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
