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/ˈlɐjtɨ/
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A pale liquid used as a drink and in food.
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Examples

  • Bebo leite ao pequeno-almoço.
    I drink milk at breakfast.
  • O leite está no frigorífico.
    The milk is in the fridge.
  • Ela pôs leite no café.
    She put milk in the coffee.
  • Comprámos dois litros de leite.
    We bought two litres of milk.
  • Este bolo leva leite.
    This cake contains milk.

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Meanings

Milk as food

noun
food
neutral
The white liquid produced by mammals and commonly drunk or used in cooking.

Examples

  • Bebo leite ao pequeno-almoço.
    I drink milk at breakfast.
  • O leite está no frigorífico.
    The milk is in the fridge.
  • Ela pôs leite no café.
    She put milk in the coffee.
  • Este bolo leva leite.
    This cake contains milk.
  • Comprámos dois litros de leite.
    We bought two litres of milk.

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Etymology

From Latin lacte, “milk”.

FAQ

What does leite mean?

A pale liquid used as a drink and in food.

Is leite masculine or feminine?

It is a masculine noun.

What is the plural of leite?

The plural is leites.

Is leite usually counted by the glass or litre?

Yes. One can ask for um copo de leite or um litro de leite.

How is leite pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈlɐjtɨ/.

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