Lechero (en. Dairy)

/leˈt͡ʃe.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Milk seller.
Example Sentence: The milkman passes through the neighborhood every morning.
El lechero pasa todas las mañanas por el barrio.
Definition: Soccer player who plays in the goalkeeper position, in some countries.
Example Sentence: The team's milkman has been key in the championship.
El lechero del equipo ha sido clave en el campeonato.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Derived from 'milk', which comes from the Latin 'lac, lactis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to be a milkman
Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to someone who is dedicated to selling milk.
ser un lechero
Common Phrase: to sell milk
Common Phrase Meaning: To provide milk at home or in stores.
vender leche

Related Words

Related Word: milk
Description: Nutrient liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals.
leche
Related Word: lactose
Description: Sugar present in milk.
lactosa
Related Word: dairy
Description: Establishment where milk and dairy products are sold.
lechería

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To have a lot of skill for 'cool' plays in soccer.
Slang Example: That goalkeeper is a milkman, he saves everything.
Ese portero es un lechero, ataja todo.
Slang Meaning: Person who engages in other businesses related to milk, such as cheese.
Slang Example: The milkman also has his own cheese factory.
El lechero también tiene su propia fábrica de quesos.