Frijole (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mexican bean; usually dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- My abuela would soak the frijoles overnight to make them tender for her famous chili con carne.
- Mexican markets often sell different types of frijoles, each with its unique flavor and texture.
- Frijoles were a staple in our household, providing protein and fiber for our daily meals.
- The recipe called for one pound of dried frijoles, which needed to be rehydrated before cooking.
- Freshly cooked frijoles with onions and garlic made a delicious side dish at our family gatherings.
Meaning 2
The common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Frijole is the Spanish word for bean, and it's often used to refer to the common bean plant grown for its beans, especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans, in some Latin American countries especially in Costa Rica.
- The farmer carefully harvested the frijole plants in his field to ensure the best yield.
- Her grandmother's recipe for gallo pinto, a traditional Costa Rican dish, called for cooking frijoles with onions and garlic.
- She grew up eating frijoles with rice, a simple but satisfying meal that reminded her of her childhood.
- After cooking the frijoles, she mashed them and used them as a filling for her famous empanadas.