mozzarella
/motsaˈɾela/feminine
mozzarella is the Spanish word for mozzarella. Wiktionary also lists musarela and muzarela.
Meaning: soft Italian cheese (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mozzarella | /motsaˈɾela/ | feminine |
| musarela | /musaɾela/ (from spelling rules) | Argentina, feminine |
| muzarela | /muθaɾela/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /musaɾela/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Uruguay, feminine |
| muzarella | /muθaɾeʝa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /musaɾeʝa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Uruguay, feminine |
| muzzarella | /musaˈɾela/ /mutsaˈɾela/ |
Rioplatense, feminine |
The term refers to the soft Italian cheese. It is a feminine noun.
Which one should you use?
While mozzarella is the standard form, several regional spelling variants exist depending on the location.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you will often see the spelling musarela. In Uruguay, both muzarela and muzarella are common variants. The spelling muzzarella is used in the Rioplatense dialect region. Additionally, in Mexico, the term queso de pizza is sometimes used instead of mozzarella.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article la, such as in la mozzarella.
How do you pronounce it?
/motsaˈɾela/
Did you know?
- The term mozzarella shares an ancient root with the English word 'mutilate', as both stem from a root meaning 'to cut'.
- In Mexican markets, you may find queso Oaxaca, a stretched curd cheese that is functionally identical to mozzarella when melted or cooked.
- Ordering a pizza mozzarella in many Spanish-speaking countries may result in a pizza topped with a blend of different cheeses instead of pure mozzarella.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la mozzarella en mis pizzas caseras.I love mozzarella on my homemade pizzas.
- Prepara una deliciosa ensalada caprese con queso mozzarella.Prepare a delicious caprese salad with mozzarella cheese.
- El queso de búfala aporta una textura suave y cremosa a la pizza.Buffalo mozzarella brings a smooth and creamy texture to the pizza.
- La mozzarella es muy fresca.The mozzarella is very fresh.
- Compré mozzarella para la pizza.I bought mozzarella for the pizza.
- ¿Te gusta la mozzarella de búfala?Do you like buffalo mozzarella?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are shopping for ingredients at a supermarket.
- MateoElena, ¿hay mozzarella en la lista?Elena, is there mozzarella on the list?
- ElenaSí, la mozzarella está en la sección de quesos.Yes, the mozzarella is in the cheese section.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a buscarla ahora.Perfect, I am going to look for it now.
- ElenaNo olvides comprar también el tomate.Don't forget to buy the tomato too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mozzarella” translations and entries mozzarella, muzzarella, 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 mozzarella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
