Frijol is the Spanish term for bean. There are several synonyms for the word frijol, including habichuela, judía, and alubia. In South America, the term poroto is used, while in Mexico, the term frijol negro refers to black beans. In the Caribbean, the word haba is also used to refer to beans. These different terms are commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, and the choice of which term to use often depends on regional dialect and local cuisine. Regardless of the synonym used, beans remain an important source of protein and nutrition in Latin American cuisine.