macarrones
/makaˈrones/masculine, plural
In Spanish, macaroni is referred to as macarrones. Wiktionary also lists macarrón and codito.
Meaning: type of pasta (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| macarrones | /makaˈrones/ | masculine, plural |
| macarrón | /makaˈron/ | masculine |
| codito | /koˈdito/ | Latin America, masculine |
This term is used to describe a type of pasta.
Which one should you use?
While macarrones serves as a general term for macaroni or large tube pasta, codito specifically refers to the small, elbow-shaped variety.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, the specific elbow-shaped pasta is called codito.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the pasta is macarrón, but it is most commonly used in the plural form, macarrones, when referring to the food in general.
How do you pronounce it?
/makaˈrones/
Did you know?
- The word macarrón can actually refer to a person rather than food. In some Spanish-speaking contexts, calling someone a macarrón implies they are a 'show-off' or 'poseur'.
- The Spanish word codito descends from the Latin cubitum, which is the same root as the English word 'cubit' used for measurement.
- In traditional Spanish cooking, macarrones are often baked in a clay dish with béchamel sauce and cheese, a method different from the boiled version common in the US.
Examples in context
- Cubra los macarrones con agua.Cover the macaroni fully with water.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the plural form macarrones.Tatoeba #1271308 by Silvestre, translation #453575 by FeuDRenais
- Hey, botaste un codito al suelo.Hey, you dropped a piece of elbow shaped macaroni to the floor.This sentence shows how to use the word codito to refer to a single piece of elbow-shaped pasta.
- Qué ricos te quedaron los coditos.Your elbow shaped macaroni was so delicious.This sentence demonstrates how to use the word codito when complimenting a dish.
- ¿Podrías hacer macarrones con queso para la cena?Could you make macaroni and cheese for dinner?
- ¡Qué ricos están los codos con salsa boloñesa!How delicious these macaroni with bolognese sauce are!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- SofíaMateo, ¿quieres comer macarrones hoy?Mateo, do you want to eat macaroni today?
- MateoSí, me encantan los macarrones con queso.Yes, I love macaroni with cheese.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo prepararé los macarrones.Perfect, I will prepare the macaroni.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, eres la mejor.Thanks, Sofía, you are the best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macaroni” translations and entries macarrones, macarrón, codito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries codito, macarrón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
