A metaphorical term referring to a person who arrives late or at the end of an event, similar to the English phrase 'Johnny-come-lately'. The term literally translates to 'burnt rice', referring to the rice left at the bottom of the pot, which is the last to be dished out.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre llega tarde a las reuniones, es un arroz quemado.
- English: Juan is always late to meetings, he's a 'burnt rice'.