arroz con leche
/aˌroθ kon ˈlet͡ʃe/
rice and milk in Spanish is translated as arroz con leche.
arroz con leche specifically refers to a traditional sweet dessert made by cooking rice with milk and sugar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to rice with milk.
How does it change in a sentence?
arroz con leche is a singular noun phrase. It does not change its form based on the quantity of rice or milk being served.
Did you know?
- The word arroz traces its history back to the Arabic word ruzz, reflecting the significant influence of Moorish culture on the Spanish language and cuisine.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the topping for arroz con leche is not just a suggestion but a cultural staple, often involving a heavy dusting of cinnamon.
- While English uses 'and' to join the ingredients, the Spanish phrase uses con to mean 'with', treating the dessert as a single unified dish rather than a combination of two items.
Examples in context
- Quiero un platito de arrocito con lechitaI want a small plate of rice with milk
- ¿Tienen arrocito con lechita?Do you have rice with milk?
- ¿Puedes hacer arroz con leche?Can you make rice with milk?
- El arroz con leche es un postre deliciosoRice with milk is a delicious dessert
- Me encanta el arroz con leche.I love rice pudding.
- ¿Quieres un poco de arroz con leche?Do you want some rice pudding?
- El arroz con leche está muy dulce.The rice pudding is very sweet.
Example conversation
In a kitchen after lunch.
- DanielSofía, ¿hice bien el arroz con leche?Sofía, did I make the rice pudding well?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, te quedó delicioso.Yes, Daniel, it turned out delicious.
- DanielMe alegra que te guste.I am glad you like it.
- SofíaEs mi postre favorito.It is my favorite dessert.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry arroz con leche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, con, leche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
