How to Say “Mac N Cheese” in Spanish

macarrones con queso
/makarones kon keso/from spelling rules
The English phrase mac n cheese is translated into Spanish as macarrones con queso.

What does it mean word for word?

This phrase is a literal translation where macarrones means macaroni and con queso means with cheese.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Mexico, you can say macarrones a la mexicana to refer to mac n cheese with a Mexican twist.

Did you know?

  • In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for macarrones con queso in a restaurant, you might be served pasta with a tomato-based sauce and melted cheese rather than the creamy, liquid sauce typical of the American dish.
  • The word queso shares the same root as the English word 'caseous', which is an adjective used by biologists to describe things that resemble or consist of cheese.
  • In Spain, macarrones are often baked in the oven as macarrones al horno, which usually includes a béchamel sauce and a crust of melted cheese on top.

Examples in context

  • ¿Quieres comer macarrones con queso hoy?
    Do you want to eat mac n cheese today?
  • Hice pasta de queso para la cena
    I made mac n cheese for dinner
  • Vamos a pedir mac and cheese en el restaurante nuevo
    Let's order mac n cheese at the new restaurant
  • Quiero un plato de macarrones con queso, por favor.
    I want a plate of mac n cheese, please.
  • Me encanta comer macarrones con queso.
    I love eating mac n cheese.
  • Los macarrones con queso están listos.
    The mac n cheese is ready.
  • ¿Quieres macarrones con queso para la cena?
    Do you want mac n cheese for dinner?

Example conversation

A couple is deciding what to eat for a quick lunch at home.

  1. Daniel

    ¿Tienes hambre, Lucía?
    Are you hungry, Lucía?
  2. Lucía

    Sí, pero no quiero cocinar mucho.
    Yes, but I don't want to cook much.
  3. Daniel

    Podemos hacer unos macarrones con queso.
    We can make some mac n cheese.
  4. Lucía

    ¡Esa es una idea excelente!
    That is an excellent idea!

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, queso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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