frijoles refritos
Definition
Noun 1. Refried beans: A dish of cooked beans that are mashed and then fried, typically in lard or oil, and seasoned.
Usage
"Frijoles refritos" is a specific culinary term. It is used as a singular noun to refer to the prepared dish itself. * The taco was served with a side of frijoles refritos. * A traditional breakfast often includes frijoles refritos and eggs.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its Spanish form in English contexts to denote authenticity or a specific style of preparation.
- In English, it is frequently translated and used interchangeably as "refried beans," though "frijoles refritos" can imply a more traditional recipe.
Variants and Related Words
- Refried beans (n): The direct English translation and common term for the same dish.
- Frijoles (n): The Spanish word for "beans," which can refer to beans in various forms (whole, boiled, etc.), not necessarily refried.
Synonyms
- Mashed fried beans
- Refried beans
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is the specific food item described. It does not have idiomatic or metaphorical meanings in common English usage.
- The phrase is treated as a singular mass noun in English (e.g., "The frijoles refritos is delicious").
Noun
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dried beans cooked and mashed and then fried in lard with various seasonings
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