ramen
/ˈramen/masculine
ramen is the Spanish word for ramen.
The word refers to the Chinese-Japanese style wheat soup noodles with various ingredients.
Meaning: soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Chinese-Japanese style) (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term maruchan may be used to refer to instant ramen.
How does it change in a sentence?
ramen is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈramen/
Did you know?
- The popularity of ramen in Spain and Latin America has led to a rise in 'fusion' versions where traditional Spanish ingredients like jamón are added to the broth.
- The word ramen was borrowed from the Japanese rāmen, which itself comes from the Mandarin Chinese word lāmiàn, meaning 'pulled noodles'.
- If you are looking for the specific 'pulled' aspect of the noodles in a Spanish-speaking kitchen, you might see the term 'fideos estirados' used.
Examples in context
- Este es el mejor ramen que he probado.This is the best ramen I've ever tasted.This sentence is useful for expressing that a specific serving of ramen is the best one you have tasted.Tatoeba #9352183 by ecorralest101, translation #9352178 by DJ_Saidez
- Pedí un menú de arroz salteado en una tienda de ramen.I asked for a menu of fried rice in a ramen shop.This sentence shows how to mention ordering a menu in a ramen shop.Tatoeba #5473537 by Kiraness, translation #5488095 by Mar1L
- Si como mucho ramen, ¿será menos rico?If I eat ramen a lot, does it get less yummy?This sentence is useful for questioning if the quality of ramen changes if it is eaten frequently.Tatoeba #10302000 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10301999 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Tienen ramen en el menú?Do you have ramen on the menu?
- ¡Anoche comí el mejor ramen de la ciudad!Last night I had the best ramen in town!
- ¿Has probado el ramen de ese lugar? ¡Es increíble!Have you tried the ramen from that place? It's amazing!
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- SofíaTengo ganas de comer ramen hoy.I feel like eating ramen today.
- MateoMe parece buena idea, Sofía.That sounds like a good idea, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Conoces algún lugar de ramen cerca?Do you know any ramen place nearby?
- MateoSí, hay uno muy bueno aquí a la vuelta.Yes, there is a very good one around the corner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ramen” translations and entries ramen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ramen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
