Quesada (en. Cheesecake)

/keˈsa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A type of cake that is mainly made with cheese.
The quesada I tried at the party was delicious.
La quesada que probé en la fiesta estaba deliciosa.
Traditional dessert from some regions of Spain.
In Cantabria, quesada is a highly appreciated dessert.
En Cantabria, la quesada es un postre muy apreciado.

Etymology

It derives from the term 'cheese', due to its main ingredient.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make quesada
To prepare the quesada dessert.
hacer quesada
to have quesada
To eat or taste a quesada.
tomar quesada

Related Words

cheese
Coagulated dairy product used in the making of quesada.
queso
dessert
Sweet dish served at the end of a meal, like quesada.
postre

Slang Meanings

Something easy to do.
That project is a quesada; I'll finish it in a bit.
Ese proyecto es una quesada, lo termino en un rato.
Uncomfortable situation.
Being in that meeting was a quesada for me.
Estar en esa reunión fue una quesada para mí.