espaguete
/is.paˈɡɛ.t͡ʃi/Brazil, masculine
Spaghetti in Portuguese is translated as espaguete. It is also spelled spaghetti. Wiktionary also lists esparguete.
Meaning: type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| espaguete | /is.paˈɡɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /es.paˈɡɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) |
Brazil, masculine |
| spaghetti | masculine, alternative form | |
| esparguete | /is.paʁˈɡɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /es.paʁˈɡɛ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) |
Portugal, masculine |
The term refers to a type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.
Which one should you use?
While spaghetti is an accepted alternative spelling in Portuguese, the localized spellings espaguete and esparguete are more common in their respective regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the standard spelling is espaguete. In Portugal, the standard spelling is esparguete. In Portugal, the term massa is also used to describe spaghetti.
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine article o (e.g., o espaguete).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /is.paˈɡɛ.tʃi/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, you might find espaguete served as a side dish with rice, a common combination that would be considered a 'carb overload' in Italy.
- The Portuguese word espaguete comes from the Italian diminutive spaghetto, meaning 'little string'.
- In Portuguese, the word for pasta in general is massa, which literally translates to 'dough' or 'mass' in English.
Examples in context
- Tom sabe fazer espaguete.Tom knows how to cook spaghetti.This sentence is useful for describing someone's ability to cook espaguete.Tatoeba #5308193 by bill, translation #1093330 by CK
- Ela está comendo espaguete.She's eating spaghetti.This sentence is useful for describing someone currently eating espaguete.Tatoeba #5251616 by alexmarcelo, translation #2458651 by Hybrid
- Ponha na mesa o espaguete, e bom apetite!Put the spaghetti on the table and enjoy your meal!This sentence is useful for serving espaguete at a table and wishing someone a good meal.Tatoeba #4841919 by carlosalberto, translation #12258718 by Miktsoanit
- Poderia por favor trazer-me um prato de esparguete à bolonhesa?Could you please bring me a plate of spaghetti Bolognese?
- Gostaria de experimentar o seu famoso espaguete à carbonara.I would like to try your famous spaghetti carbonara.
- Vamos pedir macarrão à bolonhesa para o jantar?Shall we order spaghetti Bolognese for dinner?
- Estou com vontade de comer um prato de espaguete ao pesto.I feel like having a plate of spaghetti with pesto.
- Qual é a sua receita de massa preferida?What is your favorite pasta recipe?
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- JulianaFelipe, você quer comer espaguete hoje?Felipe, do you want to eat spaghetti today?
- FelipeSim, eu adoro espaguete com molho vermelho.Yes, I love spaghetti with red sauce.
- JulianaÓtimo, eu vou cozinhar o espaguete agora.Great, I will cook the spaghetti now.
- FelipeEu ajudo você a preparar o jantar.I will help you prepare dinner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spaghetti” translations and entries espaguete, spaghetti, esparguete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espaguete, esparguete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
