Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Leche: milk
leche
Pronunciation: LEH-cheh (stress the capital letters)
Leche means “milk” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: milk
- How to say it: LEH-cheh
- Gender: la leche
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “leche” means and how to use it
Leche means “milk.” It is a feminine noun.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la leche (feminine)
- Plural: las leches
Examples with audio
- Compro leche en el supermercado.I buy milk at the supermarket.
- Prefiero el café con leche.I prefer coffee with milk.
- La leche está en el refrigerador.The milk is in the refrigerator.
Usage tip
Do not confuse leche (milk) with lechuga (lettuce), which looks similar. “Leche entera” is whole milk, and “leche descremada” is skim milk.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “milk” in Spanish?
“milk” in Spanish is “leche.” It is pronounced LEH-cheh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “leche”?
Say LEH-cheh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “leche” masculine or feminine?
Leche is feminine: “la leche.” The plural is “leches.”
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