farfalle
/faɾfaʝe/from spelling rules
The English phrase bow tie pasta is translated into Spanish as farfalle.
The phrase refers to a specific type of pasta shaped like a small bow or butterfly.
Which one should you use?
While farfalle is the standard term, speakers may use other words depending on the level of formality or their specific location. Corbatitas and moñitos are used in informal contexts, whereas pajaritas is a regional term used in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term pajaritas is used to refer to this pasta. In Mexico, you will commonly hear the term moñitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/faɾfaʝe/
Did you know?
- The term pajaritas is polysemous and can refer to the pasta, a small bird, or even a specific style of women's shoes depending on the context.
- The term moñitos is the diminutive form of moño, which can mean a hair bun or a decorative ribbon bow.
- While farfalle is used in Spanish, the word is actually borrowed directly from Italian and means 'butterflies'.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un plato de farfalle, por favor?Could you bring me a plate of bow tie pasta, please?
- Hoy quiero comer corbatitas con salsa de tomate.Today, I want to eat bow tie pasta with tomato sauce.
- Me gusta la pasta farfalle con crema.I like farfalle pasta with cream.
- Compré farfalle para la cena de hoy.I bought farfalle for tonight's dinner.
- ¿Tienes farfalle en la despensa?Do you have farfalle in the pantry?
Example conversation
Javier and María are deciding what to cook for lunch.
- Javier¿Qué quieres cocinar hoy, María?What do you want to cook today, María?
- MaríaPodemos hacer farfalle con vegetales.We can make farfalle with vegetables.
- JavierEs una idea excelente.That is an excellent idea.
- MaríaYo buscaré la pasta en la cocina.I will look for the pasta in the kitchen.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
