queso azul
/keso aθul/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'blue cheese' is translated into Spanish as queso azul.
queso azul refers to a kind of cheese characterized by its bluish mold.
Meaning: kind of cheese with bluish mold (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
queso azul is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word azul is a cognate of the English word 'azure'. Both trace their roots back to the Persian word for the gemstone lapis lazuli.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, queso azul is often paired with dulce membrillo or quince paste to balance the saltiness with sweetness.
- In a culinary context, Spanish chefs might describe the 'blue' of the cheese as vetas, referring to the veins of mold rather than just the color.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una ensalada con queso azul, por favor.I would like a salad with blue cheese, please.
- Me gusta mucho el queso azul.I really like blue cheese.
- ¿Tienes un poco de queso azul?Do you have some blue cheese?
- El queso azul es muy fuerte.Blue cheese is very strong.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing a cheese platter.
- JavierSofía, ¿compraste el queso azul?Sofía, did you buy the blue cheese?
- SofíaSí, Javier, está sobre la mesa.Yes, Javier, it is on the table.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a cortarlo ahora.Perfect, I am going to cut it now.
- SofíaNo cortes demasiado queso azul.Do not cut too much blue cheese.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue cheese” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, queso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
