Translation of Spanish word "leche" to English
leche
/ˈle.tʃe/
Meaning
NounA white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
How to use
Leche ('milk') is feminine. In Spain, ser la leche is an idiom meaning 'to be amazing' or 'to be the limit'.
🇬🇧 English
milk
Example
Bebo leche cada mañana.
I drink milk every morning.
La leche está en la nevera.
The milk is in the fridge.
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Common phrases
- leche desnatada— skimmed milk
- café con leche— white coffee / coffee with milk
- leche condensada— condensed milk
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What does the Spanish word "leche" mean?▼
The Spanish word "leche" means "milk" in English.
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