General:
* Feijão: This is the most common and general term for beans in Portuguese. It can refer to many types of beans, especially the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
Specific:
* Fava: For fava beans
* Grão de bico: For chickpeas
* Soja: For soybeans
* Ervilha: For peas
* Lentilhas: For lentils
So, the best way to say "beans" in Portuguese depends on the specific type of bean you're referring to.
Example:
* "Eu gosto de feijão." (I like beans.)
* "Eu gosto de grão de bico." (I like chickpeas.)