Requejo (en. Requejo)

/reˈke.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Preparation of curdled milk used in the making of cheeses.
Requejo is often used in traditional recipes to give a unique flavor.
El requejo se utiliza a menudo en recetas tradicionales para darle un sabor único.
Type of fresh cheese consumed in various regions of Hispanoamerica.
For dinner, they served arepas with requejo.
En la cena, sirvieron arepas con requejo.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'recoctus', meaning cooked again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flavor of requejo
it refers to a light, cheesy flavor.
sabor a requejo
eat requejo
indicates enjoying this food in different preparations.
comer requejo
use of requejo
it refers to the various ways to include requejo in the diet.
uso del requejo

Related Words

cheese
Dairy product obtained from curdled milk.
queso
ricotta
Soft, lumpy cheese obtained as a result of the coagulation of milk.
requesón
dairy
Related to products derived from milk.
lácteo

Slang Meanings

Refers to something of inferior quality or not worth it.
That movie was a requejo, I didn't like it at all.
Esa película fue un requejo, no me gustó para nada.
Used to describe a state of disorder or confusion.
The party ended in total chaos.
La fiesta terminó en un requejo total.