espagueti
standard spelling
In Mexican Spanish spaghetti is espagueti, the standard Spanish spelling. The Italian spelling spaghetti is also common on menus. It is also called Pasta.
Meaning: long thin pasta (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| espagueti | standard spelling |
| Spaghetti | Italian spelling, also used |
| Pasta | general |
Espagueti is the same in singular and plural in speech, as in comimos espagueti. On a menu you may see espagueti a la boloñesa.
How do you pronounce it?
Say it close to "es-pa-GEH-tee". The gu before e makes a hard "g", and the u is silent.
Did you know?
- The Spanish spelling espagueti follows Spanish rules, with an e added before the s and gu for the hard sound.
Examples in context
- Hoy hice espagueti con salsa de tomate.Today I made spaghetti with tomato sauce.
- Quiero un plato de spaghetti.I want a plate of spaghetti.
- A mis hijos les encanta el espagueti.My kids love spaghetti.
Example conversation
Elena and her husband Tomás decide what to cook for dinner in Querétaro.
- Elena¿Qué hacemos de cenar?What shall we make for dinner?
- TomásEspagueti, es rápido.Spaghetti, it is quick.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo preparo la salsa.Perfect, I will make the sauce.
