macarrones con queso
/makarones kon keso/from spelling rules
The English phrase macaroni and cheese is translated into Spanish as macarrones con queso.
macarrones con queso is used to refer to the dish macaroni and cheese.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, fideos con queso is used as an alternative to macarrones con queso.
Did you know?
- In Spain, macarrones are often baked in the oven with a béchamel sauce, making the dish closer to a casserole than the creamy stovetop version common in the US.
- The term macarrones is a loanword from Italian, reflecting the historical influence of Italian cuisine on Spanish cooking.
- Because queso comes from the Latin 'cāseus', it is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'cheese', despite the spelling being completely different.
Examples in context
- El olor de macarrones con queso me da náuseas.The smell of macaroni and cheese makes me nauseous.Tatoeba #566096 by darinmex, translation #566093 by darinmex
- En el restaurante de alta cocina, recomendaría los macarrones con queso. ¡Son deliciosos!At the upscale restaurant, I would recommend the macaroni and cheese. They are delicious!
- En las cenas de gala, a menudo se sirve pasta con queso, un plato clásico para todos los gustos.At gala dinners, pasta with cheese is often served, a classic dish that suits everyone's taste.
- ¿Vamos a hacer mac and cheese para la comida de hoy?Shall we make mac and cheese for today's meal?
- Mi abuela hace unos macarrones en salsa de queso que son para chuparse los dedos.My grandma makes some macaroni in cheese sauce that is finger-licking good!
- En México, los fideos con queso son un plato muy popular entre los niños y adultos por igual.In Mexico, noodles with cheese are a popular dish among both children and adults.
- Quiero comer macarrones con queso hoy.I want to eat macaroni and cheese today.
- Los macarrones con queso están muy ricos.The macaroni and cheese is very delicious.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Daniel¿Cenamos macarrones con queso?Shall we have macaroni and cheese for dinner?
- LucíaSí, me encanta esa idea.Yes, I love that idea.
- DanielYo preparo la pasta y tú el queso.I will prepare the pasta and you the cheese.
- LucíaPerfecto, Daniel, haremos una cena excelente.Perfect, Daniel, we will make an excellent dinner.
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
