Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
camembert
Pronunciation
IPA/kamemˈbeɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncamembert
Example
Este camembert está muy cremoso.
This camembert is very creamy.
More examples
¿Quieres probar un trozo de camembert con pan?
Do you want to try a slice of camembert with bread?
Core concept
Soft, disk-shaped Normandy cheese with a white bloomy rind and creamy center.
Common phrases
queso camembert
camembert cheese
tabla de camembert
camembert cheese board
un trozo de camembert
a slice of camembert
Similar words
queso: Food made from coagulated milk, produced in many textures and flavors for table use and cooking.
brie: French soft cheese with a thin bloomy rind and a mild, creamy interior usually sold in wedges.
mozzarella: Fresh Italian cheese with high moisture and a tender, stretchable texture for pizza or salads.
Definition in Spanish
Queso blando y cremoso originario de Normandía, tradicionalmente formado en discos y recubierto por moho blanco en la corteza.
Word origin
The name comes from the Normandy village Camembert, where this soft white-mold cheese was first made.
Usage tips
- The word is treated as a common noun in Spanish and written lowercase (camembert), and it is often mentioned with bread or jam in casual conversation.