frijol
noun
any bean of the genus Phaseolus, especially the kidney bean, the seeds of which are used for food in Mexico, in the southwestern U.S., etc.
frijoles
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pluralof frijol.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Stephen suggested Kie-Gol-Lanee, our neighborhood Oaxacan restaurant, where the mole is rich, the tamarind margaritas are dangerous and the frijoles arrive with a bowl of chips that seem to disappear on their own.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
Blessed with good genetics and running on frijoles, tortillas and nopales, 55-year-old Olmos Sr. is still doing farmwork.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2022
In his later years, Salvador loved to share his secret for a long life: frijoles de la olla, pinto beans in broth with radish and cilantro on the side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
“The taquera came out of the trailer, grabbed the plate from me and put frijoles de la olla right on top of them. It was so much better,” Ralat says.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2021
Eleanor wasn't complaining about the grilled cheese either—it was a nice break from bean soup, and beans and rice, and huevosy frijoles.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
