leche (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: noun

Phonetic transcription: /ˈletʃe/

Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Leche" means "milk" in Spanish. It is a very common and essential word in the Spanish language, used to refer to the nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals for their offspring.

• Usage patterns: The word "leche" is frequently used in both oral and written Spanish. It is a simple and straightforward term that is used daily in conversations, recipes, articles, and various other contexts. Its frequency of use is high due to its widespread presence in the language.

Verb Forms: - "Leche" is not a verb, so no verb forms are applicable.

Examples: 1. Me encanta la leche en el desayuno.
Translation: I love milk for breakfast.

1. La receta de este postre lleva leche y azúcar.
   Translation: This dessert recipe includes milk and sugar.

Idiomatic Expressions: - The word "leche" is commonly used in a variety of Spanish idiomatic expressions that may not always have a direct correlation to the word "milk" itself. Here are some examples:

1. Estar de mala leche Translation: To be in a bad mood
   Meaning: to be in a bad or foul mood.

2. Dar la leche Translation: To hit really hard
   Meaning: to give a strong punch or hit.

3. Ser la leche Translation: To be awesome
   Meaning: to be excellent or remarkable.

4. Caradura de leche Translation: Impudent person
   Meaning: someone who is very cheeky or bold.

5. Bebé de teta, leche hasta los quince Translation: Mama's boy, spoiled child
   Meaning: refers to someone who continues to rely heavily on their mother for a long time.

6. Hablar hasta por los codos y no dar una sola leche Translation: To talk a lot without saying anything useful
   Meaning: to talk excessively without making any sense.

Etymology: The word "leche" comes from the Latin word "lac" which also means "milk."

Synonyms: - Synonyms: lácteo, suero, blanco.

Antonyms: - Antonyms: sequedad, desecado, aridez.