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    Leche (en. Milk)

    /ˈletʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Nutritive liquid used as food.
    Babies feed on breast milk.
    Los bebés se alimentan con leche materna.
    Dairy product obtained from cows or other animals.
    I prefer to buy whole milk.
    Prefiero comprar leche entera.
    Any white liquid that resembles milk in appearance and consistency.
    The banana smoothie has a texture similar to milk.
    El batido de banana tiene una textura similar a la leche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lac, lactis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone milk
    To help someone in a difficult moment.
    darle a alguien leche
    to be in a pickle
    To be in a complicated or problematic situation.
    estar en la leche
    there is no milk for the coffee
    There are no resources for what is desired.
    no hay leche para el café

    Related Words

    dairy
    Product derived from milk.
    lácteo
    cream
    Rich, fatty layer obtained from milk.
    crema
    whey
    Liquid part that separates from milk.
    suero

    Slang Meanings

    Expression that denotes surprise or disbelief.
    Don’t tell me, that’s incredible!
    ¡No me digas, eso es de leche!
    Used to refer to something exceptional or impressive.
    That car is impressive.
    Ese coche está de leche.