queso cheddar maduro
/keso t͡ʃeddaɾ maduɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sharp cheddar cheese' is translated into Spanish as queso cheddar maduro.
This phrase describes a type of cheddar cheese that has been aged to create a strong, pungent flavor.
Which one should you use?
To express 'mild cheddar' instead of 'sharp cheddar', use queso cheddar suave by replacing maduro with suave.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, such as parts of Spain, the term queso cheddar curado is used to express sharp cheddar cheese.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective maduro follows the noun phrase queso cheddar.
Did you know?
- The word curado used for sharp cheese in Spain shares its root with the verb curar, which means both 'to cure' food and 'to heal' a patient.
- While maduro is used for the flavor of cheese, it is also the standard word used to describe a person who is emotionally mature.
- The Spanish word queso descends from the Latin cāseus, which is also the root for the English word 'casein', the primary protein found in milk.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho el queso cheddar maduro.I really like sharp cheddar cheese.
- ¿Tienes queso cheddar maduro en la nevera?Do you have sharp cheddar cheese in the fridge?
- Compré un poco de queso cheddar maduro para la tabla.I bought a little sharp cheddar cheese for the platter.
Example conversation
Sofia and Mateo are at the grocery store.
- SofíaMateo, ¿podemos comprar queso cheddar maduro?Mateo, can we buy sharp cheddar cheese?
- MateoSí, Sofía, busquemos uno de buena calidad.Yes, Sofia, let's look for a high quality one.
- SofíaEste queso cheddar maduro se ve delicioso.This sharp cheddar cheese looks delicious.
- MateoTienes razón, lo voy a poner en el carrito.You're right, I'm going to put it in the cart.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cheddar, maduro, queso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
