productos lácteos
/pɾoduɡtos laɡteos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dairy products' is translated into Spanish as productos lácteos.
productos lácteos is a common and general term used to describe dairy products. For more specific contexts, you may encounter other terms: derivados lácteos refers specifically to dairy products made from milk, such as butter and cream.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of productos (products) and the adjective lácteos (milky or dairy).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word crema is used to mean 'cream'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is producto lácteo.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoduɡtos laɡteos/
Did you know?
- The word leche, the root of lácteos, is used in some regions as slang to mean 'luck' or a sudden 'blow' to the head.
- In Spain, laws are so strict about what can be labeled leche that manufacturers use the term lácteo to describe processed milk-based drinks that do not meet legal purity standards.
- In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, a cremería is a specialized store dedicated to productos lácteos and eggs, similar to how a bakery focuses on bread.
Examples in context
- Yo realmente odio los productos lácteos.I really hate dairy products.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal dislike for productos lácteos.Tatoeba #949522 by cueyayotl, translation #908820 by CM
- El queso, la mantequilla, la nata, el yogur y el kefir son productos lácteos.Cheese, butter, cream, yogurt and kefir are dairy products.This sentence lists specific examples that fall under the category of productos lácteos.Tatoeba #1216775 by wallebot, translation #1216773 by wallebot
- Casi nunca tomo productos lácteos.I seldom eat dairy products.This sentence is useful for stating how often one consumes productos lácteos.Tatoeba #967085 by hundo, translation #953588 by CK
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are shopping for groceries.
- Sofía¿Dónde están los productos lácteos?Where are the dairy products?
- MateoEstán en el pasillo cinco, Sofía.They are in aisle five, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, necesito comprar leche y queso.Thanks, I need to buy milk and cheese.
- MateoYo también quiero unos productos lácteos.I want some dairy products too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
