feijão
beans
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/fej.ˈʒɐ̃w/
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Cultural Note
Beans are a daily staple in Brazil, eaten with rice at virtually every lunch and dinner. Black beans (feijão preto) are preferred in Rio, while brown beans (feijão carioca) dominate in São Paulo and most of Brazil. In Portugal, white beans (feijão branco) are more common, used in stews like 'feijoada à transmontana.'
📝 Example Sentences
O feijão preto é usado na feijoada.
Black beans are used in feijoada.
Todo brasileiro come arroz com feijão.
Every Brazilian eats rice with beans.
O feijão precisa ficar de molho antes de cozinhar.
The beans need to soak before cooking.