leche blanca
/let͡ʃe blanka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "white milk" is translated into Spanish as leche blanca.
The phrase leche blanca is used to describe milk that is specifically white in color.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase leche blanca, the adjective blanca follows the noun leche because adjectives in Spanish typically follow the noun they modify.
Did you know?
- In certain slang contexts across Spain and Latin America, the word leche can be used to describe a person's temperament or even 'luck', completely unrelated to the beverage.
- The word leche is used in Spain as a slang term for a hit or a blow, such as in the phrase darse una leche meaning to have a crash or a fall.
- The word blanca is related to the English word 'blank', as both stem from roots referring to white or empty spaces.
Examples in context
- Incluso la vaca más negra da leche blanca.Even the blackest cow makes white milk.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use leche blanca in a comparison regarding a cow's production.Tatoeba #9983484 by Shishir, translation #10085145 by DJ_Saidez
- Ayer tomé un vaso de leche blanquita con mi desayuno.Yesterday, I had a glass of whitish milk with my breakfast.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the kitchen.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes leche blanca en la nevera?Mateo, do you have white milk in the fridge?
- MateoSí, Elena, hay un litro.Yes, Elena, there is one liter.
- ElenaGracias, quiero un vaso de leche blanca.Thanks, I want a glass of white milk.
- MateoTe sirvo un vaso ahora mismo.I'll pour you a glass right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
