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Old January 13, 2014, 09:19 PM
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In Spain: judía or frijol
In most places: frijol
In Colombia: fríjol
In Bolivia: frejol
In Ecuador: fréjol

Poroto is also used in Central and South America.
The Chileans believe they invented them (te dejo un dicho: 'ser más chileno que los porotos').

Also called: haba, habichuela, alubia, caraota (but meanings can vary based on region)
(te dejo otro dicho: 'en todas partes cuecen habas')
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