🇪🇸 How to say

“cheese” in Spanish

queso
Illustration of "cheese" in a Spanish cultural setting
A rustic wooden board holds a wedge of golden cheese, a small knife beside it, with a few grapes and crackers arranged nearby. Sunlight streams through a kitchen window, highlighting the texture of the cheese.

Usage note

Queso is a common food in Spanish-speaking countries, often enjoyed with bread, in sandwiches, or as part of traditional dishes like quesadillas. It’s a simple, everyday word you’ll hear in markets and homes.

Examples

  • Me gusta el queso en la pizza.

    I like cheese on pizza.

  • El queso está en la nevera.

    The cheese is in the fridge.

  • Compré queso en el mercado.

    I bought cheese at the market.

Quick check

What does "queso" mean?

  • A. cheese
  • B. fruit
  • C. way
  • D. place

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