Portuguese · Food & Drink
Leite
[/ˈlejtʃi/]
Milk
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A white liquid produced by mammals for nourishing their young.
Líquido branco produzido pelos mamíferos para nutrir os filhotes.
Example
Gosto de café com leite pela manhã.
I like coffee with milk in the morning.
Etymology
'Leite' comes from the Latin 'lac', which also means 'milk'. This term has been in use since the early stages of the Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Leite' is used both in spoken and written forms across all regions. It is common in family contexts, particularly during meals and breakfast.