frijole

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de legumbre, en especial la planta del frijol común cultivada por sus semillas más que por sus vainas, o los frijoles secos de tipo mexicano.

A noun referring to a type of bean, especially a common bean plant cultivated for its seeds rather than pods, or a dried Mexican bean.

1. Bean plant speciesB1formalculinary

   The common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivated primarily for its seeds, especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans.

   Planta de frijol

   • The farmer grew frijoles in his field for the harvest.
   • Frijole plants require warm soil and plenty of sunlight.
   • These frijoles were picked fresh from the garden.

   Sinónimoskidney bean

2. Dried bean used in cookingB1informalamericanculinary

   A Mexican bean, typically dried and used in various traditional dishes.

   Frijol seco de cocina

   • She soaked the frijoles overnight before cooking them.
   • Refried frijoles are a staple in many Mexican meals.
   • He added a can of frijoles to the soup for extra protein.
   • The recipe calls for black frijoles, but pinto beans also work.