Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leite
noun
/ˈlɪteɪtʃi/
Definition
The Portuguese term for ‘milk’, a white liquid produced by mammals, used as a food source.
Examples
- Ela bebe leite todas as manhãs.
- Leite é um ingrediente essencial em muitas receitas.
- O leite é uma boa fonte de cálcio.
Meaning
Leite refers to the liquid nutrient-rich fluid secreted by the mammary glands of mammals, which is commonly consumed as a beverage or used in cooking.
Synonyms
- lactose
- creme
- leite de ovos