Chavacano
Frijoles
Used when ordering traditional Mexican dishes or discussing meals.
Literal Meaning
Beans
Actual Meaning
Beans — Spanish loanword. Peninsular Spanish uses 'judías'.
Examples in Context

Me encanta comer frijoles en el desayuno con huevos y tortillas.

Ella siempre dice que los frijoles son una parte esencial de la cocina mexicana.

Cuando vayas al mercado, no olvides comprar frijoles para el guiso.

Helpful Tips
  • 1When discussing meals, mentioning frijoles can imply a preference for traditional or homemade dishes.
  • 2Frijoles are a staple in many Latin American diets, so this term may be used casually in conversations about food or meal planning.
  • 3In some contexts, mentioning frijoles may also indicate a desire for comfort food or a connection to cultural heritage.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
black legumes
cooked beans
Mexican beans
dark beans
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