Spanish word

lácteo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlakteo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundairy product

Example

En la nevera hay varios lácteos para la semana.

There are several dairy products in the fridge for the week.

Illustration for lácteo (dairy product)

More examples

En casa hay alguien alérgico a los lácteos.

Someone in the house is allergic to dairy products.

Core concept

Products made from milk, such as cheese, yogurt, and butter.

Common phrases

  • sin lácteos

    dairy-free

  • comprar lácteos

    buy dairy products

  • alimentos sin lácteos

    dairy-free foods

Similar words

leche: White liquid secreted by mammals that nourishes newborns.
queso: Solid dairy product formed by pressing curds from milk.
yogur: Creamy fermented milk product with a smooth, spoonable texture.
mantequilla: Rich, fatty dairy spread created by separating and churning milk fat.

Definition in Spanish

Categoría de alimentos y bebidas que contienen leche o componentes derivados de la leche.

Word origin

Derived from Latin lacteus via the root lact- meaning milk, originally describing things 'of milk' and now used for milk-based foods and beverages.

Usage tips

  • Labels use sin lactosa for lactose-free and sin leche for milk-free, and sin lactosa products can still contain milk proteins and therefore may not be safe for a milk allergy.

Other meanings

  • milk-basedadjective

Related words

  • lactosalactosenoun

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