quiero leche
/kjeɾo let͡ʃe/from spelling rules
To say "I want milk" in Spanish, you use quiero leche.
This phrase is used to express a desire to have or drink milk.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Quisiera leche, por favor is a polite option for expressing this desire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb quiero is conjugated in the present indicative first-person singular. The noun leche is a feminine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo letʃe/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, saying te voy a dar una leche is actually a physical threat meaning 'I am going to hit you', rather than a request for a drink.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase tener leche describes someone who is exceptionally lucky, rather than someone possessing a dairy product.
- The phrase a toda leche is a common way in Spain to describe doing something at an extremely high speed, similar to the English expression 'at full throttle'.
Examples in context
- Quiero leche.I want milk.This sentence demonstrates the use of quiero leche.Tatoeba #5085393 by cueyayotl, translation #3941705 by sabretou
- Después de hacer ejercicio, siempre tengo sed. Quiero leche, por favor.After exercising, I'm always thirsty. I want milk, please.
- Mamá, ¿me das un poco de leche, por favor?Mom, can you give me some milk, please?
- Si no hay café, quiero leche.If there is no coffee, I want milk.
- Mañana quiero leche de avena.Tomorrow I want oat milk.
Example conversation
At the breakfast table in the kitchen.
- MaríaMateo, quiero leche para mi cereal.Mateo, I want milk for my cereal.
- MateoClaro, María. ¿Quieres leche fría?Of course, María. Do you want cold milk?
- MaríaNo, quiero leche tibia, por favor.No, I want warm milk, please.
- MateoEstá bien, te la traigo ahora.Alright, I will bring it to you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
