queso extra
/keso eɡstɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "extra cheese" is translated into Spanish as queso extra.
queso extra is used to specify an additional amount of cheese to be added to a food item.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of queso (cheese) and extra (extra/additional).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use the phrase Con queso extra, por favor to request extra cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
/keso eɡstɾa/
Did you know?
- Asking for queso extra on a tortilla española in Spain is highly unconventional because the traditional recipe strictly defines the balance of potato and egg.
- The word queso comes from the Latin cāseus, which was a loanword from Ancient Greek used to describe curdled milk.
- In some Latin American culinary contexts, queso can refer specifically to a fresh, salty white cheese, meaning queso extra might not be the melted variety an English speaker expects.
Examples in context
- Con queso extra, por favor.With extra cheese, please.
- Quiero una pizza con queso extra.I want a pizza with extra cheese.
- ¿Me das un poco de queso extra?Can you give me a little extra cheese?
- La hamburguesa lleva queso extra.The hamburger has extra cheese.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are ordering food at a restaurant.
- DanielSofía, ¿quieres queso extra en tu sándwich?Sofía, do you want extra cheese on your sandwich?
- SofíaSí, por favor, me encanta el queso extra.Yes, please, I love extra cheese.
- DanielEstá bien, pediré el sándwich con queso extra.Alright, I will order the sandwich with extra cheese.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries queso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
