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    Macarrones (en. Macaroni)

    /makarones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of pasta that is shaped like short, curved tubes.
    Macaroni can be prepared with various sauces.
    Los macarrones se pueden preparar con diversas salsas.
    A typical dish that includes macaroni and cheese.
    Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite dishes.
    El macarrón con queso es uno de mis platillos favoritos.
    Varieties of pasta that include long and short shapes.
    There are different types of macaroni, such as elbow and straight.
    Existen diferentes tipos de macarrones, como los de codo y los lisos.

    Etymology

    The term 'macarrones' comes from the Italian 'maccheroni'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    macaroni Bolognese
    A dish of macaroni with Bolognese sauce.
    macarrones a la boloñesa
    macaroni and cheese
    A very popular dish made with macaroni and a cheese sauce.
    macarrones con queso
    to eat macaroni
    Expression that indicates enjoying a simple and nutritious meal.
    comer macarrones

    Related Words

    pasta
    Food made from flour that is cooked in water.
    pasta
    sauce
    Liquid condiment that accompanies pasta dishes.
    salsa
    dish
    A portion of food served in a container.
    plato

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a quick and simple meal.
    Today I'm just going to make some macaroni, I'm very tired.
    Hoy solo voy a hacer unos macarrones, estoy muy cansado.
    Used as a metaphor to describe a messy or confusing situation.
    The meeting was a real mess, no one knew what to do.
    La reunión fue un verdadero macarrón, nadie sabía qué hacer.