fideos
/fideos/from spelling rules
The English word noodles is translated into Spanish as fideos.
The term fideos refers to noodles. To specify instant noodles (like ramen), use the phrase fideos instantáneos.
Which one should you use?
While fideos specifically refers to long, thin noodles, the broader category of pasta is often referred to as pasta in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is fideo, but the word is almost always used in its plural form fideos when referring to the food in general.
How do you pronounce it?
/fideos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking countries, fideos are used to make a sweet noodle pudding called fideos dulces for Christmas Eve.
- The word fideo is used in the idiomatic expression ser un fideo, which describes a person who is exceptionally thin or lanky.
- Colloquially, fideo can refer to a very thin piece of string or thread rather than food.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los fideos.I like noodles.Tatoeba #4482205 by cueyayotl, translation #2807657 by Hybrid
- ¿Te gustan los fideos?Do you like noodles?Tatoeba #9188858 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9188859 by rafaeldejesus8199
- ¿Quieres comer fideos o arroz?Do you want to eat noodles or rice?Tatoeba #1723136 by teskmon, translation #1477322 by CM
- ¿Cuál es el plato de fideos más recomendado en este restaurante?What is the most recommended noodle dish in this restaurant?
- ¿Me podrías traer una porción de tallarines con verduras?Could you bring me a portion of noodles with vegetables?
- Me gustaría probar los fideítos con pollo, por favor.I would like to try the noodles with chicken, please.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Sofía¿Cocinamos unos fideos para la cena?Shall we cook some noodles for dinner?
- AlejandroSí, me encantan los fideos con salsa.Yes, I love noodles with sauce.
- SofíaPerfecto, Alejandro, yo preparo la salsa.Perfect, Alejandro, I will prepare the sauce.
- AlejandroY yo buscaré los fideos en la despensa.And I will look for the noodles in the pantry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
