Queso (en. Cheese)

/ˈkeso/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Product obtained by the coagulation of milk.
Manchego cheese is very popular in Spain.
El queso manchego es muy popular en España.
Food rich in proteins and fats, used in various recipes.
I like to add cheese to my hamburgers.
Me gusta poner queso en mis hamburguesas.
Variety of cheeses produced in different regions.
The store has cheeses from different parts of the world.
En la tienda hay quesos de distintas partes del mundo.

Etymology

From Latin 'caseus', which means 'cheese'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to add cheese
Adding cheese to a dish.
ponerle queso
melted cheese
Melted cheese, commonly served on nachos.
queso fundido
fresh cheese
Unaged cheese, soft and creamy.
queso fresco

Related Words

milk
White liquid obtained from mammals.
leche
curd
Dairy product resulting from the coagulation of milk.
cuajada
dairy
Product derived from milk.
lácteo

Slang Meanings

Money.
He always talks about how much cheese he has.
Él siempre habla de cuánto queso tiene.
Success or popularity.
Since he released his album, he's making a lot of cheese.
Desde que lanzó su álbum, está haciendo mucho queso.