Milk in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'milk' is 'leche', pronounced LEH-cheh (IPA: /ˈletʃe/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: leches).
Pronunciation: LEH-cheh
| Spanish | leche |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LEH-cheh · /ˈletʃe/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | leches |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'leche'
- Tomo café con leche todas las mañanas.
I drink coffee with milk every morning. - ¿Tienen leche sin lactosa?
Do you have lactose-free milk? - Se nos acabó la leche; voy al supermercado a comprar más.
We ran out of milk; I'm going to the supermarket to buy more. - El barista preparó el cappuccino con leche espumada y un dibujo de corazón.
The barista made the cappuccino with frothed milk and a heart design.
Common Phrases with 'leche'
- tener mala leche
to have a nasty temper (Spain) - ser la leche
to be amazing / unbelievable (Spain) - café con leche
coffee with milk
How to Use 'leche'
'Leche' is feminine ('la leche') and normally uncountable; the plural 'leches' is only for types ('leches vegetales'). Don't confuse the everyday drink order 'café con leche' with 'leche con café' (mostly milk).
Regional note: In Spain, 'leche' appears in tons of slang: 'tener mala leche' (to be bad-tempered), 'ser la leche' (to be amazing), 'a toda leche' (at full speed). These are much less common in Latin America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Milk' in Spanish is 'leche', pronounced LEH-cheh.
It is spelled l-e-c-h-e.
'Leche' is feminine: you say 'la leche'.
The plural of 'leche' is 'leches'.
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