English–Spanish

“cheese” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkeso/

Example

Compré un queso para la cena.

I bought some cheese for dinner.

Illustration for queso (cheese)

How to say “cheese” in Spanish

“Cheese” in Spanish is queso.

Coagulated milk curds draining in cheesecloth as whey separates.

Full entry for queso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with queso

Espolvoreé queso rallado sobre la pasta.

I sprinkled grated cheese over the pasta.

Tips for using queso

  • Shop labels commonly use fresco for fresh, mild cheeses and curado or añejo for aged, firmer cheeses, which indicates the likely texture and flavor.

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