fideo
“fideo” means “noodle” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
noodle
Also: vermicelli
📝 In Action
Mi abuela hace una sopa de fideos deliciosa.
A1My grandmother makes a delicious noodle soup.
Necesito comprar un paquete de fideos para la cena.
A1I need to buy a packet of noodles for dinner.
Los fideos chinos son muy populares en este restaurante.
A2Chinese noodles are very popular in this restaurant.
skinny person
Also: beanpole
📝 In Action
Desde que hace dieta, Juan está hecho un fideo.
B2Since he's been on a diet, Juan is thin as a rail.
¡Come un poco más, que pareces un fideo!
B2Eat a bit more, you look like a noodle!
Su hermano es un fideo, pero tiene mucha fuerza.
C1His brother is a skinny guy, but he's very strong.
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Quick Quiz: fideo
Question 1 of 3
Which of these dishes is most likely to contain 'fideos'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Mozarabic 'fidéw', which likely comes from an Arabic word meaning 'to overflow' or 'to grow', describing how the dough was shaped or how it expands.
First recorded: 14th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fideo' the same as 'espagueti'?
Not exactly. While both are pasta, 'fideo' usually refers to shorter, thinner noodles used in soups, or very fine vermicelli. 'Espagueti' is used specifically for long Italian spaghetti.
Can I use 'fideo' for rice noodles?
Yes! You would call them 'fideos de arroz'.
Is it rude to call someone a 'fideo'?
It depends on the relationship. It's informal and can be a bit 'teasing.' It's safer to use 'delgado' if you want to be polite.