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A2 noun 12 دقیقه مطالعه

judías verdes

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها judías verdes در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح judías verdes in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'judías verdes' is introduced as part of basic food and vegetable vocabulary. Students learn that it is a feminine plural noun. The focus is on simple identification ('This is a green bean') and expressing preferences ('I like green beans'). You will use it in basic shopping scenarios: 'I want one kilo of green beans, please'. It is a great word for practicing the agreement between nouns and color adjectives. Remember that the 'j' sounds like a strong 'h' and the 'v' sounds like a 'b'. At this stage, you don't need to worry about regional variations; just focus on the standard term used in Spain. You might use it with the verb 'comer' (to eat) or 'comprar' (to buy). For example: 'Yo como judías verdes'. It's one of the first multi-word vegetable names you'll encounter, helping you understand how Spanish combines nouns and adjectives to create specific meanings. Try to visualize a green bean whenever you say the word to build a direct mental connection.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'judías verdes' in more complex contexts, such as describing a healthy diet or following a simple recipe. You will learn to use it with verbs like 'cocinar' (to cook), 'hervir' (to boil), or 'cortar' (to cut). You might describe your daily routine: 'Para cenar, suelo preparar judías verdes con patatas'. You also start to use quantifiers like 'muchas' or 'pocas'. This level introduces the idea of plural agreement in more detail: 'Las judías verdes son muy sanas'. You might also encounter it when talking about the past: 'Ayer compré judías verdes en el mercado'. It's a key word for surviving a trip to a Spanish-speaking country's grocery store. You should also be aware that in some places, people might use different words, but 'judías verdes' is your safe, standard option. You will practice using articles (las, unas) correctly with this feminine plural noun. It's also a good time to learn the phrase 'quitar las puntas' (to trim the ends), which is the first step in preparing them.

At the B1 level, you can discuss 'judías verdes' in the context of nutrition, health, and cultural traditions. You might explain the benefits of eating them: 'Las judías verdes son una fuente excelente de fibra y vitaminas'. You can also use them to practice the passive voice or impersonal 'se': 'Se hierven las judías verdes durante diez minutos'. You will learn more specific culinary verbs like 'saltear' (to sauté) or 'rehogar' (to lightly fry). You can compare different types of beans and explain the difference between 'judías verdes' and 'alubias secas'. This level requires you to be comfortable using the word in various tenses, including the subjunctive for giving advice: 'Es importante que comas más judías verdes'. You might also start to notice regional differences in movies or literature, understanding that an 'ejote' in a Mexican film is the same as a 'judía verde' in Spain. You can describe textures, using words like 'tiernas' (tender) or 'duras' (hard/tough).

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At the B2 level, your use of 'judías verdes' becomes more nuanced. You can participate in debates about agriculture, organic farming, or the environmental impact of vegetable production. You might discuss the 'huerta española' and how 'judías verdes' are a key export. You should be able to follow complex recipes and understand technical instructions like 'escaldar las judías verdes para mantener su color clorofila' (blanching them to keep their green color). You can use idiomatic expressions related to food and understand the subtle registers of language—for instance, why a high-end restaurant might call them 'fina bobby' instead of just 'judías verdes'. You are expected to handle regional variations fluently, switching between 'vainitas' and 'judías verdes' depending on your interlocutor. You can also talk about the history of the vegetable, noting its origin in the Americas and its integration into European cuisine. Your grammar should be flawless when using this term in complex sentence structures with multiple clauses.

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At the C1 level, you possess a deep understanding of 'judías verdes' within the broader tapestry of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. You can analyze the etymology of the word 'judía' and its historical connection to the Sephardic community or its linguistic evolution. You can appreciate the stylistic choice of using 'habichuela' in a literary text to evoke a specific Andalusian or Caribbean setting. You understand the botanical distinctions between different cultivars (flat vs. round) and can discuss them with the precision of a professional chef or a biologist. You can use the term in metaphorical or highly formal contexts. Your ability to distinguish between 'judías', 'alubias', 'habas', and 'frijoles' across all Spanish-speaking regions is complete. You can write sophisticated essays on the Mediterranean diet, citing 'judías verdes' as a fundamental component. You are also aware of the social connotations of certain foods and how 'judías verdes con patatas' represents a specific kind of traditional, modest Spanish upbringing.

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At the C2 level, 'judías verdes' is a word you use with total native-like mastery, including its most obscure regional synonyms and historical variants. You can engage in academic discussions about the linguistic mapping of vegetable names across the Atlantic (dialectology). You might explore how the introduction of 'Phaseolus vulgaris' from the New World changed the meaning of the word 'judía', which previously referred to Old World species. You can use the word in puns, wordplay, or high-level creative writing with ease. You understand the commercial grades of 'judías verdes' in international trade and the regulations surrounding their labeling. There is no context—be it a scientific paper, a historical novel, or a specialized culinary manual—where you would be confused by the term or its variants. You can effortlessly switch registers from the 'mercado' slang to the 'botánica' formal terminology. Your command of the word reflects a total immersion in the Hispanic world's culinary and linguistic heritage.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

judías verdes در ۳۰ ثانیه

Standard Spanish term for green beans, primarily used in Spain to describe the fresh, edible pods of the bean plant before seeds mature.
A feminine plural noun (las judías verdes) that requires agreement with adjectives and is a staple of healthy Mediterranean home cooking.
Features dozens of regional synonyms across Latin America, including ejotes (Mexico), vainitas (Andes), chauchas (Argentina), and habichuelas (Caribbean).
Commonly prepared in Spain by boiling with potatoes or sautéing with garlic and serrano ham, often served as a first course in menus.

The term judías verdes refers to the immature, young pods of various cultivars of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). In English, these are universally known as green beans, string beans, or snap beans. Unlike dried beans, which are harvested when the seeds inside are fully mature and the pods have dried out, judías verdes are picked while the pod is still succulent, fleshy, and bright green. This vegetable is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and is prized for its high fiber content and versatility in the kitchen. In Spain, this is the standard term used in supermarkets, recipes, and daily conversation, though you will find that the Spanish language has a fascinating variety of regional names for this specific vegetable depending on where you are in the world.

Botanical Classification: They belong to the Fabaceae family. While we eat them as a vegetable, they are technically the fruit of the plant containing the seeds.

Para la cena, mi madre siempre prepara judías verdes con un poco de aceite de oliva y ajo.

When you walk into a 'frutería' (fruit and vegetable shop) in Madrid or Barcelona, you will see two main types: the 'plana' (flat) variety and the 'fina' or 'bobby' (round) variety. The flat ones are very traditional in Spanish home cooking, often boiled until tender and served with potatoes. The round ones are often preferred for modern sautéing or steaming. Understanding this distinction is key to following Spanish recipes correctly. Because they are a 'fresh' product, the term implies they are in their natural, hydrated state, distinct from the 'alubias' or 'habas' which usually refer to the dried seeds used in stews like Fabada.

Culinary Register: Used in domestic cooking, restaurant menus, and nutritional contexts. It is a neutral, standard term.

¿Prefieres las judías verdes al vapor o salteadas con jamón?

The word is predominantly used in the plural because you rarely eat just one green bean. In a sentence, it behaves like any other feminine plural noun, requiring agreement with adjectives (e.g., 'judías verdes frescas'). If you are traveling through Latin America, you will need to swap this term for 'ejotes' in Mexico, 'vainitas' in the Andes, or 'chauchas' in the Southern Cone. However, within Spain, 'judías verdes' reigns supreme and is understood by everyone. It evokes a sense of healthy, home-cooked 'comida casera' that is simple yet essential to the daily diet.

Visual Identification: Look for bright, snap-ready pods. If they bend without snapping, they are no longer 'tiernas' (tender).

He comprado un kilo de judías verdes porque estaban de oferta en el mercado.

Using judías verdes correctly involves understanding its grammatical gender (feminine) and number (plural). In almost every context, you will treat it as a collective group of vegetables. For example, you wouldn't say 'quiero una judía verde' unless you literally wanted a single pod. Instead, you say 'quiero judías verdes' or 'quiero un poco de judías verdes'. When describing them, your adjectives must match: las judías verdes son buenísimas. The structure follows the standard Spanish Noun + Adjective pattern, where 'verdes' modifies 'judías'.

Common Verbs: Cocer (to boil), saltear (to sauté), limpiar (to clean/prep), quitar las puntas (to trim the ends).

Primero hay que quitar las puntas a las judías verdes antes de meterlas en la olla.

In a recipe context, you will often see them paired with the preposition 'con'. The most iconic Spanish preparation is judías verdes con patatas. Here, the phrase acts as a single culinary concept. If you are ordering at a restaurant, you might ask, '¿Qué llevan las judías verdes?' (What is in the green beans?) to know if they contain ham or garlic. In terms of syntax, they usually function as the direct object of the verb ('comer', 'cocinar', 'comprar') or the subject in sentences describing their properties ('Las judías verdes tienen mucha vitamina C').

Quantifiers: Un puñado de (a handful of), un kilo de (a kilo of), una ración de (a portion of).

Me encanta añadir un puñado de judías verdes a la paella valenciana.

Another important aspect is the use of articles. When speaking generally about them as a food group, use the definite article: 'Las judías verdes son saludables'. When referring to a specific batch you are currently eating or buying, the article remains: 'Pásame las judías verdes, por favor'. In negative sentences, like 'No me gustan las judías verdes', the article is also mandatory. For learners, the biggest hurdle is often just remembering that 'judías' is feminine, so avoid saying 'los judías'.

Agreement Example: Estas judías verdes están muy tiernas (These green beans are very tender).

El camarero nos sirvió unas judías verdes que estaban demasiado saladas.

You will encounter the term judías verdes in four primary environments in Spain: the marketplace, the kitchen, the restaurant, and the doctor's office. In the 'mercado de abastos' or 'supermercado', you will see signs above crates of vegetables. It is one of the most common vegetables sold by weight. You will hear customers asking, '¿A cómo están las judías verdes hoy?' (How much are the green beans today?). The vendor might respond by specifying if they are 'de la huerta' (from the local garden) or 'de invernadero' (from a greenhouse).

Marketplace Jargon: 'Judía plana' (flat/Italian bean) vs 'Judía redonda' (round/French bean). 'Tiernas' means fresh and young.

En el mercado, siempre busco las judías verdes más brillantes y rígidas.

In a domestic setting, parents often encourage children to eat their 'verdura', and judías verdes are frequently the go-to example. You'll hear phrases like 'Cómete las judías verdes, que tienen mucho hierro' (Eat your green beans, they have a lot of iron). Because they are easy to prepare, they are a staple of the 'cena' (dinner) in Spanish households, often served simply with a drizzle of olive oil. In restaurants, especially those serving 'menú del día', they appear as a healthy first course. It's a phrase you'll read on chalkboard menus outside bars at lunchtime.

Restaurant Context: 'Primer plato: Judías verdes con refrito de ajo'. (First course: Green beans with sautéed garlic).

El menú de hoy incluye judías verdes salteadas con taquitos de jamón serrano.

Lastly, in health and nutrition discussions—whether on TV, in magazines, or at the doctor's—this vegetable is cited as a low-calorie, high-nutrient food. Doctors might recommend 'comer más judías verdes' to patients needing to lower their cholesterol or increase fiber intake. It is a word associated with health, simplicity, and tradition. You won't hear it in slang or street language very often, as it's a very literal and functional term. It belongs to the vocabulary of the home, the market, and the table.

Media Usage: Cooking shows (like Karlos Arguiñano) frequently feature 'judías verdes' as a base for many traditional Spanish dishes.

En el programa de cocina, explicaron cómo mantener el color brillante de las judías verdes usando agua con hielo.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is confusing judías verdes with other types of beans. In English, 'beans' is a broad category. In Spanish, the terminology is very specific. If you just say 'judías', you might be asking for dried white beans (alubias blancas). Always include the 'verdes' if you want the fresh vegetable pods. Another common error is grammatical gender. Because many vegetables end in 'a' or 'o', learners sometimes default to 'los judías' or 'el judía'. Remember: la judía (singular) is feminine, and las judías (plural) is the standard form.

Gender Confusion: Mistake: 'Los judías verdes son buenos'. Correct: 'Las judías verdes son buenas'.

Es un error común decir 'quiero judíos verdes', lo cual suena muy extraño y es incorrecto.

A second major mistake is regional. If you are in Mexico and ask for 'judías verdes', you will likely be understood, but you might get a puzzled look before the vendor says, 'Ah, ejotes'. Using the wrong regional term isn't a 'grammar' mistake, but it is a 'context' mistake. For the best experience, adapt your vocabulary to the country you are in. In Spain, 'habichuelas' is used in the South (Andalusia), while 'judías' is the standard in the North and Center. If you use 'habichuelas' in Madrid, it sounds a bit regional or old-fashioned.

Adjective Placement: Mistake: 'Verdes judías'. Correct: 'Judías verdes'. In Spanish, the color adjective almost always follows the noun.

No confundas las judías verdes con los guisantes; los guisantes son redondos y pequeños.

Another error involves the 'string' part of string beans. Older varieties of green beans had a tough fiber along the seam. In English, you 'de-string' them. In Spanish, you 'quitar las hebras'. Modern judías verdes are mostly 'sin hebras' (stringless). If you tell someone you are 'pelando' (peeling) the beans, they will be confused. You 'limpias' or 'preparas' them. Finally, avoid using 'judías' to refer to people unless you are specifically discussing the Jewish community (where 'judía' is the feminine noun for a Jewish woman), as the words are homonyms but contextually very different.

Pluralization: Always plural when referring to the dish. Singular only when referring to the plant or a single unit.

Compré una bolsa de judías verdes congeladas por error.

Spanish is famous for having dozens of words for the same vegetable depending on the country. If you want to sound like a native in different regions, you should know the alternatives to judías verdes. In Mexico, the word is ejotes (from the Nahuatl 'exotl'). In Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, you will hear vainitas. In Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, they are called chauchas. In Chile, they are porotos verdes. In the Caribbean and parts of Andalusia, they are habichuelas or habichuelas tiernas.

Comparison: Judías vs. Alubias: Judías (Spain) = Alubias (Spain/General). Both can refer to dried beans, but 'judías verdes' specifically refers to the fresh pod.

En México, las judías verdes se llaman ejotes y se usan mucho en los desayunos con huevo.

It is also important to distinguish judías verdes from other green vegetables that might look similar. Guisantes (peas) are small round seeds found inside pods, but in Spanish cooking, you usually only eat the seeds, not the pod (unless they are 'tirabeques' or snow peas). Habas (fava beans/broad beans) are much larger and thicker. If you are looking for something similar in texture but different in flavor, you might consider espárragos (asparagus), which are also long, green, and often prepared in the same way (grilled or boiled).

Comparison: Vainitas vs. Chauchas: Vainitas (Andean region) sounds like 'little pods'. Chauchas (Cono Sur) is used for the same vegetable but has a different linguistic origin.

Si vas a Argentina, pide una ensalada de chauchas en lugar de judías verdes.

When buying them, you might see judías de enrame (climbing beans) vs judías matas bajas (bush beans). These are agricultural terms you'll see on seed packets or at specialized markets. Another related term is fríjoles, used predominantly in Colombia, Mexico, and Central America to refer to beans in general. However, 'fríjoles verdes' usually refers to the fresh seeds of the bean plant, not the whole pod. Understanding these nuances will help you navigate a Spanish-language grocery store anywhere in the world.

Regional Summary: Spain: Judías verdes. Mexico: Ejotes. Colombia/Peru: Vainitas. Argentina: Chauchas. Chile: Porotos verdes.

En Puerto Rico, mi abuela siempre decía habichuelas tiernas para referirse a esta verdura.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

Green beans are actually native to the Americas (Mexico/Peru) and were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Before that, Europeans ate different types of broad beans (habas).

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /xuˈði.as ˈveə.diːz/

US /huˈði.as ˈvɛər.deɪz/

The stress falls on the second syllable of 'ju-DÍ-as' and the first syllable of 'VER-des'.

هم‌قافیه با

Frías Días Tías Vías Crías Lejanías Sandías Alegrías

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'j' like the English 'j' in 'jump' (it should be like 'h' in 'hello').
Pronouncing 'v' as a labiodental 'v' (it should be a bilabial soft 'b').
Missing the accent on the 'í' in judías.
Making the 'd' in judías too hard (it should be soft, like 'th' in 'this').
Forgetting to pronounce the final 's' in both words.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize as it consists of a noun and a color adjective.

نوشتن 3/5

Requires remembering the accent on the 'í' and the feminine plural agreement.

صحبت کردن 4/5

The initial 'j' sound and the 'v' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

گوش دادن 3/5

Easy to hear, but regional variations (ejotes/vainitas) might confuse the listener.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

Verde Comer Verdura Las Con

بعداً یاد بگیرید

Alubias Guisantes Garbanzos Lentejas Hervir

پیشرفته

Leguminosas Vaina Escaldar Rehogar Nutrientes

گرامر لازم

Noun-Adjective Agreement

Las judías (fem. pl.) verdes (pl.).

Use of Definite Articles for Generalizations

Las judías verdes son sanas.

Preposition 'con' for Ingredients

Judías verdes con jamón.

Pluralization of Compound Nouns

Judía verde becomes Judías verdes.

Direct Object Pronouns

Las judías verdes... las como (I eat them).

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Me gustan las judías verdes.

I like green beans.

Plural feminine noun with 'me gustan'.

Las judías verdes son verdes.

The green beans are green.

Adjective agreement (verdes/verdes).

Yo como judías verdes.

I eat green beans.

Present tense verb 'comer'.

Quiero un kilo de judías verdes.

I want a kilo of green beans.

Quantifier 'un kilo de'.

¿Dónde están las judías verdes?

Where are the green beans?

Question with 'estar'.

Las judías verdes son buenas.

Green beans are good.

Feminine plural agreement.

Hay judías verdes en la mesa.

There are green beans on the table.

Use of 'hay' for existence.

No me gustan las judías verdes.

I don't like green beans.

Negative 'no' with 'me gustan'.

Compré judías verdes ayer.

I bought green beans yesterday.

Preterite tense of 'comprar'.

Tienes que lavar las judías verdes.

You have to wash the green beans.

Obligation with 'tener que'.

Mi madre cocina judías verdes con patatas.

My mother cooks green beans with potatoes.

Compound dish description.

Estas judías verdes están muy frescas.

These green beans are very fresh.

Demonstrative 'estas'.

¿Cómo prefieres las judías verdes?

How do you prefer the green beans?

Verb 'preferir'.

Ella siempre pide judías verdes de primero.

She always orders green beans as a first course.

Adverb 'siempre'.

Las judías verdes son más baratas hoy.

Green beans are cheaper today.

Comparative 'más... que'.

Voy a preparar una ensalada de judías verdes.

I am going to prepare a green bean salad.

Future with 'ir a'.

Si comes judías verdes, tendrás más energía.

If you eat green beans, you will have more energy.

First conditional sentence.

Las judías verdes se pueden comer crudas o cocidas.

Green beans can be eaten raw or cooked.

Passive 'se'.

Dudo que las judías verdes estén listas todavía.

I doubt that the green beans are ready yet.

Subjunctive after 'dudo que'.

Es recomendable que limpies bien las judías verdes.

It is recommended that you clean the green beans well.

Subjunctive for recommendation.

Las judías verdes que compramos estaban un poco duras.

The green beans we bought were a bit tough.

Relative clause with 'que'.

Aunque no te gusten, las judías verdes son sanas.

Even if you don't like them, green beans are healthy.

Concessive clause with 'aunque'.

He aprendido a saltear las judías verdes con ajo.

I have learned to sauté green beans with garlic.

Present perfect tense.

Me gustaría probar las judías verdes al vapor.

I would like to try steamed green beans.

Conditional 'me gustaría'.

La producción de judías verdes ha aumentado este año.

Green bean production has increased this year.

Economic/Agricultural context.

Es fundamental escaldar las judías verdes para conservar su color.

It is essential to blanch green beans to preserve their color.

Technical culinary infinitive.

A pesar de ser una verdura común, las judías verdes son infravaloradas.

Despite being a common vegetable, green beans are undervalued.

Complex linker 'a pesar de'.

Si hubieras comprado judías verdes, habríamos hecho una menestra.

If you had bought green beans, we would have made a vegetable stew.

Third conditional.

Las judías verdes son ricas en ácido fólico, lo cual es vital.

Green beans are rich in folic acid, which is vital.

Relative pronoun 'lo cual'.

No creo que las judías verdes congeladas tengan el mismo sabor.

I don't think frozen green beans have the same flavor.

Subjunctive after 'no creo que'.

El chef sugirió que las judías verdes se sirvieran al dente.

The chef suggested that the green beans be served al dente.

Imperfect subjunctive in indirect speech.

Las judías verdes planas son más tradicionales en esta región.

Flat green beans are more traditional in this region.

Comparative with specific variety.

La versatilidad de las judías verdes las convierte en un pilar de la dieta mediterránea.

The versatility of green beans makes them a pillar of the Mediterranean diet.

Formal academic tone.

Resulta fascinante cómo el término 'judías verdes' varía según la geografía hispana.

It is fascinating how the term 'green beans' varies according to Hispanic geography.

Introductory 'resulta' with adjective.

Se debe retirar la hebra de las judías verdes si estas son demasiado maduras.

The string must be removed from the green beans if they are too mature.

Passive 'se' with obligation.

El consumo de judías verdes se ha mantenido estable pese a las nuevas tendencias culinarias.

Green bean consumption has remained stable despite new culinary trends.

Advanced linker 'pese a'.

Cualquier nutricionista que se precie recomendará la inclusión de judías verdes en el régimen.

Any nutritionist worth their salt will recommend including green beans in the diet.

Relative clause with 'que se precie'.

Las judías verdes no son sino una de las múltiples variedades de la Phaseolus vulgaris.

Green beans are but one of the multiple varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris.

Negative 'no son sino' (meaning 'are only').

Apenas llegaron las judías verdes frescas al mercado, se agotaron las existencias.

As soon as the fresh green beans arrived at the market, stocks ran out.

Temporal linker 'apenas'.

Es imperativo que la recolección de las judías verdes sea manual para evitar daños.

It is imperative that the harvesting of green beans be manual to avoid damage.

Subjunctive after 'es imperativo que'.

La etimología de 'judías verdes' se entrelaza con la historia de los intercambios transatlánticos.

The etymology of 'green beans' is intertwined with the history of transatlantic exchanges.

High-level historical vocabulary.

Bajo la denominación de 'judías verdes' subyace una complejidad botánica digna de estudio.

Beneath the name 'green beans' lies a botanical complexity worthy of study.

Inverted sentence structure for emphasis.

La dicotomía entre judías verdes planas y redondas marca la pauta en la horticultura europea.

The dichotomy between flat and round green beans sets the tone in European horticulture.

Advanced noun 'dicotomía'.

No por ser un alimento humilde, las judías verdes carecen de un perfil organoléptico complejo.

Just because it is a humble food, green beans do not lack a complex organoleptic profile.

Structure 'No por ser... carecen de'.

El arraigo de las judías verdes en el recetario popular español es incontestable.

The deep roots of green beans in the popular Spanish cookbook are indisputable.

Abstract noun 'arraigo'.

Se especula que el vocablo 'judía' para designar a esta legumbre derivó de prejuicios bajomedievales.

It is speculated that the word 'judía' to designate this legume derived from late medieval prejudices.

Passive reporting verb 'se especula'.

Las judías verdes actúan como un lienzo culinario sobre el cual se proyectan sabores regionales.

Green beans act as a culinary canvas upon which regional flavors are projected.

Metaphorical language.

Pocas verduras poseen la ubicuidad y la aceptación intergeneracional de las judías verdes.

Few vegetables possess the ubiquity and intergenerational acceptance of green beans.

Advanced noun 'ubicuidad'.

مترادف‌ها

Ejotes Vainitas Chauchas Habichuelas tiernas Porotos verdes Alubias verdes Judihuelas Frijolitos verdes

متضادها

Alubias secas Legumbres deshidratadas Granos Carne

ترکیب‌های رایج

Judías verdes con patatas

Judías verdes salteadas

Judías verdes al vapor

Kilo de judías verdes

Judías verdes planas

Judías verdes redondas

Limpiar judías verdes

Judías verdes frescas

Judías verdes con jamón

Judías verdes congeladas

عبارات رایج

Comer judías verdes

— To eat green beans. Used generally to describe a healthy habit.

Deberías comer judías verdes más a menudo.

Quitar las puntas a las judías

— To trim the ends of the beans. A necessary prep step.

Ayúdame a quitar las puntas a las judías.

Judías verdes de primero

— Green beans as a first course. Standard restaurant terminology.

De primero, tomaré las judías verdes.

Un puñado de judías verdes

— A handful of green beans. A common informal measurement.

Echa un puñado de judías verdes a la paella.

Judías verdes tiernas

— Tender green beans. Refers to high-quality, young beans.

Estas judías verdes están muy tiernas.

Hervir las judías verdes

— To boil the green beans. The most common cooking method.

Hay que hervir las judías verdes diez minutos.

Judías verdes con refrito

— Green beans with sautéed garlic/oil. A specific preparation style.

Me encantan las judías verdes con refrito de ajos.

Bolsa de judías verdes

— Bag of green beans. How they are often sold in supermarkets.

He comprado una bolsa de judías verdes cortadas.

Judías verdes de la huerta

— Green beans from the garden. Implies freshness and local origin.

Son judías verdes de la huerta de mi tío.

Ensalada de judías verdes

— Green bean salad. A popular cold dish.

En verano, apetece una ensalada de judías verdes.

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judías verdes vs Guisantes

Guisantes are peas (small round seeds), while judías verdes are the whole long pods.

judías verdes vs Alubias blancas

Alubias blancas are dried white beans, not the fresh green vegetable.

judías verdes vs Espárragos

Both are long and green, but asparagus is a different plant with a different taste.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"No valer una judía"

— To be worthless. Similar to 'not worth a bean' in English.

Ese coche viejo ya no vale una judía.

Informal

"Ser una judía"

— In some very specific regional contexts, it can mean someone is clever or 'salty', but it's rare and context-dependent.

Esa niña es una judía, siempre sabe qué decir.

Colloquial

"Importar una judía"

— To not care at all. Like 'not giving a bean'.

Me importa una judía lo que digan de mí.

Informal

"Ganarse las judías"

— To earn one's living. Similar to 'earning one's crust'.

Trabajo duro cada día para ganarme las judías.

Colloquial

"Estar en las judías"

— A rare regional expression for being in a difficult situation (related to the heat of the pot).

Ahora sí que estamos en las judías con este problema.

Rare/Regional

"Sacar las judías del fuego"

— To solve a difficult problem at the last minute.

Él siempre nos saca las judías del fuego cuando hay crisis.

Colloquial

"Tener pocas judías"

— To have little substance or intelligence.

Ese plan tiene pocas judías, no va a funcionar.

Informal

"Contar las judías"

— To be extremely stingy or to count every penny.

No seas tacaño, no hace falta contar las judías.

Informal

"Ser el mismo perro con distinta judía"

— A variation of 'the same thing with a different name'.

Es el mismo político con distinta judía.

Colloquial

"Meter la judía"

— To make a mistake (rare, more common with 'pata').

Creo que he metido la judía con ese comentario.

Informal

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judías verdes vs Habas

Both are legumes and green.

Habas are broad beans (fava beans), much thicker and usually you only eat the large seeds inside.

Las habas son más grandes que las judías verdes.

judías verdes vs Frijoles

Translation of 'beans'.

Frijoles usually refers to the dried seeds (black, kidney) used in stews, not the green pod.

En México comen frijoles negros, pero también ejotes (judías verdes).

judías verdes vs Pimientos

Both are green vegetables.

Pimientos are peppers; they have a hollow interior and a different shape.

He comprado pimientos verdes y judías verdes.

judías verdes vs Pepinos

Both are long and green.

Pepinos (cucumbers) are much thicker and eaten raw in salads.

El pepino es para la ensalada, las judías verdes son para hervir.

judías verdes vs Brócoli

Both are healthy green vegetables.

Brócoli has a tree-like shape and belongs to the cabbage family.

Hoy no hay brócoli, así que comeremos judías verdes.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Me gusta la [verdura].

Me gustan las judías verdes.

Quiero [cantidad] de [verdura].

Quiero un kilo de judías verdes.

Es bueno que [verbo subjuntivo] [verdura].

Es bueno que comas judías verdes.

Aunque [verdura] sea [adjetivo], [frase].

Aunque las judías verdes sean sencillas, son deliciosas.

La importancia de [verdura] radica en [sustantivo].

La importancia de las judías verdes radica en su fibra.

Pese a la ubicuidad de [verdura]...

Pese a la ubicuidad de las judías verdes en el mercado...

He comprado [verdura] para [acción].

He comprado judías verdes para cenar.

Las [verdura] se cocinan con [ingrediente].

Las judías verdes se cocinan con ajo.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

Judía (the bean plant/seed)

Judiar (a field of beans - rare)

Judiada (a large dish of beans, or a dirty trick)

فعل‌ها

Enjudiar (to plant beans - rare)

صفت‌ها

Judiar (relating to beans - rare)

مرتبط

Alubia

Habichuela

Legumbre

Vaina

Semilla

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in daily Spanish life.

اشتباهات رایج

Los judías verdes → Las judías verdes
Judía is a feminine noun. You must use the feminine article 'las' and the feminine plural adjective 'verdes' (though 'verdes' is the same for masc/fem, the agreement is still feminine).
Judías de verde → Judías verdes
In Spanish, we don't use 'de' to describe the color of a noun. The adjective 'verdes' follows the noun directly.
Frijoles verdes (in Spain) → Judías verdes
While 'frijoles' means beans, in Spain this word is rarely used for the fresh green vegetable pods. It sounds like a literal translation from English.
Pelar las judías verdes → Limpiar/Quitar las puntas
You don't 'peel' (pelar) green beans like an orange or potato. You 'clean' (limpiar) them or 'trim' (quitar las puntas) them.
Judía verde (to mean a dish) → Judías verdes
When referring to the food or a plate of beans, always use the plural. The singular 'la judía verde' refers to the plant or a single pod.

نکات

Maintain the Green Color

To keep judías verdes bright green, boil them in plenty of salted water without a lid. Once cooked, plunge them into a bowl of ice water immediately. This stops the cooking process and 'shocks' the chlorophyll, preserving the vibrant color.

The Snap Test

When buying fresh judías verdes, try to snap one in half. If it breaks cleanly with a distinct 'snap' sound, it is fresh. If it bends or feels rubbery, it is old and will be stringy and tough when cooked.

Fiber Boost

Don't overcook them! Keeping them slightly crunchy ('al dente') ensures that you retain more of the fiber and vitamin C content which can be lost during prolonged boiling.

Know Your Audience

If you are learning Spanish for travel, check which word is used in your destination. Using 'vainitas' in Peru instead of 'judías verdes' will make you sound much more like a local and help you be understood instantly.

Feminine Plural

Always remember they are 'las judías'. Even though many words ending in 'as' are feminine, learners often forget this with vegetables. Think of 'Las Chicas' (The Girls) to remember 'Las Judías'.

Size Matters

Try to cut all your judías verdes into similar lengths (about 3-4 cm) so they cook evenly. This also makes them easier to eat with a fork or spoon in a stew.

Don't Wash Until Ready

Store fresh judías verdes in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge, but don't wash them until you are ready to cook. Moisture on the surface can cause them to mold or get slimy quickly.

The Power of Garlic

In Spain, the secret to making 'boring' boiled judías verdes delicious is a 'refrito'. Sauté sliced garlic in olive oil until golden, add a pinch of pimentón (paprika), and pour it over the drained beans.

Flat vs. Round

Flat beans (judías planas) have a more robust flavor and are great for long-simmering stews. Round beans (judías finas) are sweeter and better for quick stir-fries or salads.

The Green Jewels

Imagine green jewels (judías) growing in a garden. Jewels are feminine in Spanish (las joyas), and so are the beans (las judías).

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Judas' eating 'green' beans. Jud-ías Verdes. It sounds like 'Who-Dee-As'.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a long green string (vaina) tied around a Star of David (Judía) to remember the name.

شبکه واژگان

Vegetal Verde Vaina Cena Salud Fibra Mercado Cocina

چالش

Go to a grocery store or look at a picture of green beans and say 'Las judías verdes son ricas' five times out loud.

ریشه کلمه

The word 'judía' comes from the Latin 'Iudaeus' (Jewish). The connection is debated, but it likely stems from the fact that beans were a common food in Jewish communities in medieval Spain, or possibly from a perceived similarity to something culturally associated with them.

معنای اصلی: Jewish woman or relating to Jews.

Romance (Latin origin).

بافت فرهنگی

Be aware that 'judía' also means a Jewish woman. In a culinary context, it is perfectly neutral, but always ensure the context is clear to avoid any unintended offense.

Green beans are often associated with 'Green Bean Casserole' in the US, whereas in Spain they are almost always served simply boiled or sautéed.

Karlos Arguiñano (Famous Spanish chef) frequently uses them in his daily TV show. Traditional Spanish cookbooks like '1080 Recetas de Cocina' by Simone Ortega. Regional festivals in Spain celebrating the 'huerta' (garden).

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At the Supermarket

¿Dónde están las judías verdes?
¿Están frescas las judías verdes?
Quiero medio kilo.
¿A cuánto el kilo?

In a Restaurant

¿Llevan jamón las judías verdes?
De primero, judías verdes.
Sin patatas, por favor.
¿Son frescas o congeladas?

Cooking at Home

Hay que limpiar las judías.
Corta las puntas.
No las hiervas demasiado.
Añade un poco de sal.

Health Discussion

Las judías verdes tienen fibra.
Son bajas en calorías.
Es una verdura excelente.
Aptas para diabéticos.

Gardening

He plantado judías verdes.
Necesitan mucha agua.
Ya están listas para recoger.
Son judías de enrame.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"¿Te gustan las judías verdes con patatas o prefieres otra verdura?"

"¿Cómo se llaman las judías verdes en tu país de origen?"

"¿Sabes alguna receta especial para cocinar judías verdes?"

"¿Crees que las judías verdes congeladas saben igual que las frescas?"

"¿Cuál es tu verdura favorita para acompañar el pescado?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe la última vez que comiste judías verdes. ¿Cómo estaban preparadas y con quién estabas?

Escribe una lista de la compra saludable que incluya judías verdes y otros vegetales verdes.

Imagina que tienes un huerto. ¿Qué variedades de judías verdes plantarías y por qué?

Escribe un breve párrafo sobre los beneficios de la dieta mediterránea mencionando las judías verdes.

Compara el nombre 'judías verdes' con el nombre que se usa en otro país hispano que conozcas.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Son exactamente lo mismo. 'Judías verdes' es el término estándar en España, mientras que 'ejotes' es el nombre que se utiliza en México y gran parte de Centroamérica. Ambos se refieren a la vaina joven de la planta del frijol que se consume como verdura fresca.

Para limpiarlas, primero debes lavarlas con agua fría. Después, es necesario cortar ambos extremos (las puntas). Si las judías son muy grandes o viejas, a veces hay que quitar una hebra o hilo lateral que puede ser duro, aunque hoy en día la mayoría de las variedades son 'sin hebras'.

Botánicamente son legumbres porque son el fruto de una planta leguminosa. Sin embargo, desde el punto de vista culinario y nutricional, se clasifican y se consumen como verduras frescas debido a su alto contenido en agua y vitaminas, a diferencia de las legumbres secas.

El tiempo depende de si te gustan 'al dente' o más blandas. Generalmente, entre 8 y 12 minutos en agua hirviendo con sal es suficiente. Si son judías verdes planas, pueden tardar un par de minutos más que las redondas o finas.

Aunque técnicamente se pueden comer crudas en pequeñas cantidades, no es muy común ni recomendable. Contienen una proteína llamada lectina que puede ser difícil de digerir. Es mucho mejor cocinarlas al vapor, hervidas o salteadas para mejorar su sabor y digestibilidad.

El origen del nombre es incierto, pero la teoría más aceptada es que deriva de la palabra 'judío'. Podría ser porque eran un alimento común entre los judíos españoles o por una asociación cultural de la época. Curiosamente, en otras lenguas como el catalán se llaman 'mongetes' (monjitas).

Son una excelente fuente de fibra, lo que ayuda a la digestión. También aportan vitaminas C, K y A, además de minerales como el potasio y el hierro. Son muy bajas en calorías, lo que las hace ideales para dietas de control de peso.

En Argentina, Uruguay y Paraguay, las judías verdes se llaman 'chauchas'. Es el término que encontrarás en los supermercados y en las cartas de los restaurantes locales. Pedir 'judías verdes' allí podría sonar extraño para los locales.

Sin duda, las 'judías verdes con patatas'. Es un plato sencillo donde se hierven ambos ingredientes y se sirven con un chorro de aceite de oliva virgen extra. Otra variante muy popular es servirlas con un refrito de ajos y trocitos de jamón serrano.

Sí, se pueden congelar perfectamente. Lo ideal es 'escaldarlas' primero (hervirlas solo 2 minutos y luego pasarlas por agua con hielo) para que conserven su color y propiedades. Luego se secan bien y se guardan en bolsas de congelación.

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