mostachón
/mostat͡ʃon/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word 'macaron' can be translated into Spanish as mostachón or macaron.
Meaning: pastry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mostachón | /mostat͡ʃon/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| macaron | /makaˈɾon/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to a type of pastry.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both mostachón and macaron are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/mostatʃon/
Did you know?
- If you misspell the pastry as macarrón, you will end up ordering a large tube of pasta instead of a delicate sweet.
- Spanish confectionery often uses the suffix -ón to denote something large, meaning mostachón literally suggests a larger version of a similar treat.
- In some parts of Spain, the mostachón is historically linked to religious festivals and local fairs rather than being sold as a daily luxury item.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a bakery.
- MateoSofía, mira este mostachón verde.Sofía, look at this green macaron.
- SofíaSe ve delicioso, Mateo.It looks delicious, Mateo.
- MateoVoy a comprar un mostachón para ti.I am going to buy a macaron for you.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macaron” translations and entries macaron, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
