leche de almendras
/let͡ʃe de almendɾas/from spelling rules
Almond milk is translated into Spanish as leche de almendras.
The phrase refers to the milky liquid produced from almonds.
Meaning: milky liquid from almonds (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of leche (milk), de (of) and almendras (almonds).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term leche de almendras is often used. In Mexico, leche de almendra is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural leche de almendras is the most common way to say it, using the singular leche de almendra is also grammatically acceptable and is used to refer to the flavor or type.
How do you pronounce it?
/letʃe de almendɾas/
Did you know?
- The word leche is actually used as a common, though often vulgar, interjection in Spain to express surprise or frustration, similar to 'damn' or 'hell' in English.
- In some regions, leche is used in the phrase tener mucha leche to describe someone who is incredibly lucky.
- In some Spanish speaking countries, calling a non-dairy liquid leche is a subject of legal debate, as laws sometimes restrict the word 'milk' to bovine products.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la leche de almendras.I love almond milk.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for leche de almendras.Tatoeba #10044448 by manufrutos, translation #9133528 by CK
- Por favor, ¿tiene leche de almendra?Do you have almond milk, please?
- ¿Me puedes conseguir leche de almendra en el supermercado?Can you get me almond milk from the supermarket?
- Voy a comprar leche vegetal de almendra para el desayuno.I'm going to buy almond plant-based milk for breakfast.
- Compro leche de almendras en el supermercado.I buy almond milk at the supermarket.
- ¿Tienes leche de almendras en la nevera?Do you have almond milk in the fridge?
Example conversation
At a coffee shop, Alejandro is ordering a drink.
- AlejandroHola, ¿me das un café con leche de almendras?Hello, can I have a coffee with almond milk?
- ElenaClaro, Alejandro. ¿Quieres también algo de comer?Sure, Alejandro. Do you want something to eat too?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, solo el café.No, thank you, just the coffee.
- ElenaMuy bien, aquí tienes tu café.Very well, here is your coffee.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
