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Puerto Rican Spanish
Habichuelas tiernas
Used when discussing fresh vegetables in cooking or markets.
Literal Meaning
Tender beans; young beans harvested before they fully mature
Actual Meaning
Green beans
Examples in Context

En Puerto Rico, es muy común comer habichuelas tiernas en las fiestas familiares.

En la cena de ayer, mi abuela preparó habichuelas tiernas como acompañamiento para el pollo.

¿Te gustaría que agregáramos habichuelas tiernas a la ensalada para darle un poco más de sabor?

Helpful Tips
  • 1Use 'habichuelas tiernas' when discussing traditional Puerto Rican foods to show that you understand the culture.
  • 2Don't confuse 'habichuelas tiernas' with other types of legumes; this expression specifically refers to a type of green bean.
  • 3In Puerto Rico, 'habichuelas tiernas' specifically refers to green beans, which are popular in local cuisine.
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