el arroz
the rice
Example Sentence
Cocino arroz cuando quiero una cena sencilla.
I cook rice when I want a simple dinner.
Meaning
El arroz means rice. It is a common pantry item and appears in simple meal sentences.
Common Phrases
- cocinar arroz — to cook rice
- arroz blanco — white rice
Example
Cocino arroz cuando quiero algo sencillo.
I cook rice when I want something simple.
Common Mistake
Avoid the English plural idea arroz + es. In Spanish, arroz is generally uncountable, so you do not say arrozs. If you need portions, say un poco de arroz or una taza de arroz.