arroz con leche
/aˌroθ kon ˈlet͡ʃe/
The English phrase "rice with milk" is arroz con leche in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of arroz (rice), con (with) and leche (milk).
When do people say it?
In Spanish-speaking cultures, arroz con leche refers to the traditional dessert rice pudding rather than just a literal description of rice and milk.
Did you know?
- There is a traditional Spanish children's song and game called Arroz con leche where players search for a partner with specific qualities.
- The word arroz has a long journey from Ancient Greek ὄρυζα through Arabic to Spanish. This shows how much the spice and grain trade shaped the vocabulary of the Iberian Peninsula.
- In some Latin American countries, arroz con leche is served as a chilled treat in a glass with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, whereas in Spain it is more commonly served warm.
Examples in context
- Estoy haciendo un arroz con leche de arroz para el postre.I'm making rice with rice milk for dessert.
- Me gusta el arroz con leche.I like rice pudding.
- Me encanta el arroz con leche.I love rice pudding.
- ¿Quieres comer arroz con leche de postre?Do you want rice pudding for dessert?
- El arroz con leche está muy dulce.The rice pudding is very sweet.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for dessert at home.
- JavierElena, ¿preparamos un arroz con leche?Elena, shall we make some rice pudding?
- Elena¡Sí! Es mi postre favorito.Yes! It is my favorite dessert.
- JavierYo traigo la leche y la canela.I will bring the milk and the cinnamon.
- ElenaPerfecto, Javier, yo traigo el arroz.Perfect, Javier, I will bring the rice.
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.
