arroz con leche
/aˌroθ kon ˈlet͡ʃe/
The English phrase rice pudding is translated into Spanish as arroz con leche.
Arroz con leche is the most common and widespread way to say rice pudding in Spanish. It refers to the milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg.
Meaning: milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase arroz con leche literally translates to rice with milk.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the diminutive form arrocito con leche, which is used affectionately.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because it is a specific dish, arroz con leche is almost always used with the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌroθ kon ˈletʃe/
Did you know?
- There is a traditional Spanish children's song called Arroz con leche that describes a person looking for a partner with specific qualities, such as being sabio 'wise' or trabajador 'hard-working'.
- In some parts of Spain, arroz con leche is traditionally served in a clay pot and scorched on top with a hot iron to create a caramelized crust.
- The word arroz arrived in Spanish via Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed it from Classical Arabic, which in turn took it from Ancient Greek.
Examples in context
- ¿Estás seguro de que a Mario y Tomasa les gusta el arroz con leche?Are you sure that Mario and Tomasa like rice pudding?This sentence is useful for asking if people like the dish using arroz con leche.Tatoeba #13617204 by Seael, translation #13621959 by araneo
- Estefanía no soporta el arroz con leche pero Silvia lo encuentra delicioso.Estefania can't stand rice pudding, but Silvia finds it delicious.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference or dislike for arroz con leche.Tatoeba #13617218 by Seael, translation #13621957 by araneo
- A Ariel le gusta el arroz con leche.Ariel likes rice pudding.This sentence is useful for stating that someone likes arroz con leche.Tatoeba #10054972 by nonong, translation #10054985 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustaría probar el arroz con leche, por favorI would like to try the rice pudding, please.
- Mi mamá hace un arrocito con leche deliciosoMy mom makes a delicious little rice pudding.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a dessert shop.
- ElenaEl arroz con leche de aquí es muy bueno.The rice pudding here is very good.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar un poco, Elena?Do you want to try some, Elena?
- ElenaSí, tengo muchas ganas de comer arroz con leche.Yes, I really want to eat some rice pudding.
- MateoPerfecto, pediré dos raciones para nosotros.Perfect, I will order two portions for us.
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
