caseína
/kaseˈina/feminine
The Spanish word for casein is caseína.
caseína refers to the protein.
Meaning: protein (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kaseˈina/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish art history, the use of caseína as a paint medium is discussed as a distinct alternative to temple, valued for its matte finish and rapid drying time.
- The Spanish word caseína is closely linked to the word queso 'cheese', as both derive from the Latin caseus, which originally referred to any curdled milk product.
- In Spanish medical discussions about allergies, caseína is often distinguished from lactosa, as one is a protein and the other is a sugar, though English speakers often conflate both as 'dairy allergies'.
Examples in context
- La caseína es una proteína de la leche.Casein is a milk protein.
- Este suplemento contiene mucha caseína.This supplement contains a lot of casein.
- Busco un producto que no tenga caseína.I am looking for a product that does not have casein.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing dietary supplements at the gym.
- Mateo¿Sabes si este batido tiene caseína?Do you know if this shake has casein?
- ElenaSí, la etiqueta dice que tiene caseína.Yes, the label says it has casein.
- MateoNo puedo consumir caseína por mi alergia.I cannot consume casein because of my allergy.
- ElenaEntonces no lo tomes, Mateo.Then don't drink it, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “casein” translations and entries caseína, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
