la leche

See also: leche

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “the milk”, presumably referring to the mother's milk, similar to me cago en la leche. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “When did this first appear? Are there sources available?”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la ˈlet͡ʃe/ [la ˈle.t͡ʃe]
  • Syllabification: la le‧che

Phrase

la leche (Spain, idiomatic, colloquial)

  1. amazing, very good
    Esta canción es la leche. ― This song is amazing.
  2. skillful, impressive
    Él es la leche. ― He's so impresssive.
  3. wow (used to express surprise, amazement)
    ¿Y esta es su casa? ¡La leche! ― Is this his house? Wow!

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