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 cenaI made mac n cheese for dinner
- Vamos a pedir mac and cheese en el restaurante nuevoLet'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.
- Daniel¿Tienes hambre, Lucía?Are you hungry, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, pero no quiero cocinar mucho.Yes, but I don't want to cook much.
- DanielPodemos hacer unos macarrones con queso.We can make some mac n cheese.
- 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.