Spanish · Food & Drink
Arroz
Rice
Beginnernoun
Definition
A cereal grain widely cultivated as a food source.
Example
El arroz con frijoles es delicioso.
Rice with beans is delicious.
Etymology
'Arroz' comes from the Arabic 'ar-ruz', meaning rice. This term was adopted into Spanish during the period of Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula.
How & Where It’s Used
'Arroz' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in culinary discussions and literature across Spanish-speaking countries.