Garbanzo is a noun.
/mɡarˈβanθo/ (in Spain) or /garˈβanzo/ (in Latin America)
Garbanzo refers to the chickpea, a round, beige legume that is a staple in many cuisines, especially in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. It is commonly utilized in soups, salads, and stews or ground into flour. The term garbanzo is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in culinary discussions and recipes.
Frequency of Use: The word is commonly used, especially in discussions about cooking, nutrition, and vegetarian diets. It is prevalent in both written and spoken forms.
Los garbanzos son una buena fuente de proteínas y fibra.
(Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber.)
Voy a preparar una ensalada de garbanzos para la cena.
(I am going to prepare a chickpea salad for dinner.)
Los garbanzos son fundamentales en la cocina mediterránea.
(Chickpeas are fundamental in Mediterranean cuisine.)
In Spanish, "garbanzo" is often used in idiomatic expressions, though it may not have as rich a variety as some other nouns. Below are some expressions and sentences featuring "garbanzo":
Estar como un garbanzo en una mesa de ajedrez
(To be like a chickpea on a chessboard) - This expression refers to being out of place or in a situation where one does not belong.
Ejemplo: Se sentía como un garbanzo en una mesa de ajedrez en la reunión de negocios.
(He felt like a chickpea on a chessboard at the business meeting.)
No tiene dos garbanzos de frente
(He/She doesn't have two chickpeas in front) - This phrase means that someone is not very smart or is confused.
Ejemplo: No entiendo cómo hizo eso; no tiene dos garbanzos de frente.
(I don't understand how he did that; he doesn't have two chickpeas in front.)
Más vale un garbanzo en mano que mil volando
(A chickpea in hand is worth more than a thousand flying) - This means that it is better to have a small but certain advantage than a large one that might not materialize.
Ejemplo: En los negocios, más vale un garbanzo en mano que mil volando.
(In business, a chickpea in hand is worth more than a thousand flying.)
The word garbanzo has its origins in the Latin term cicer, which also refers to chickpeas. The transition into modern Spanish involved phonetic changes and adaptations to the current form.
Synonyms: - Garbanzos (plural) - Chícharo (in some dialects; though it often refers to peas, it can sometimes refer to chickpeas depending on context)
Antonyms: - There are no direct antonyms for "garbanzo" as it is a specific food item. However, contrasting legumes could be: - Frijol (bean) - Lenteja (lentil)