Manchego (en. Manchegan)

/manˈtʃeɣo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Cheese made from milk of the Manchega sheep breed.

Manchego is one of the most appreciated cheeses in Spain.

El manchego es uno de los quesos más apreciados de España.

Pertinent or related to the region of La Mancha.

His Manchego accent is very distinctive.

Su acento manchego es muy característico.

It comes from the term that refers to La Mancha, a region in Spain.

hard cheese manchego

Type of manchego with a firm texture.

manchego de pasta dura

aged manchego cheese

Manchego that has been aged for a long period.

queso manchego añejo

La Mancha

Historical region of Spain, famous for its valleys and windmills.

La Mancha

cheesemaker

Establishment where cheeses are made.

quesería

sheep

Animal from which the milk used to make manchego comes.

oveja

Refers to something authentic or of superior quality.

This wine is so good, it's a top-notch manchego.

Este vino es tan bueno, es un manchego de primera.

Used to describe a person who is from La Mancha.

He is a true manchego, he always talks about his homeland.

Él es un auténtico manchego, siempre habla de su tierra.