espagueti
“espagueti” means “spaghetti” in Spanish (the long, thin pasta variety).
spaghettiAlso: noodle
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Me encanta comer espagueti con salsa de tomate los domingos.
A1I love eating spaghetti with tomato sauce on Sundays.
¿Puedes comprar un paquete de espaguetis en el supermercado?
A1Can you buy a packet of spaghetti at the supermarket?
El espagueti está al dente, justo como me gusta.
B1The spaghetti is 'al dente', just how I like it.
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Borrowed from the Italian word 'spaghetti', which is the plural of 'spaghetto' (meaning 'thin string' or 'twine'). Spanish adapted the spelling to fit its own phonetic rules.
First recorded: 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I say 'espagueti' or 'espaguetis'?
Both are correct! 'Espagueti' is the singular form, but 'espaguetis' (plural) is very common when talking about a serving of the food.
Why is there an 'e' at the beginning?
Spanish phonetics generally don't allow words to start with 's' followed by another consonant (like 'sp'). To make it pronounceable for Spanish speakers, an 'e' is added.
Does it only refer to the Italian pasta?
While it specifically means Italian spaghetti, in casual conversation people might use it to describe any long, thin noodle.