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"Queso" is a noun which is often translated as "cheese", and "arroz" is a noun which is often translated as "rice". Learn more about the difference between "queso" and "arroz" below.
el queso(
keh
-
soh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cheese
Me encanta la pizza con mucho queso.I love pizza with lots of cheese.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(anatomy)
a. foot
¡Quítate los quesos del sofá! Esta no es tu casa.Get your feet off the sofa! This isn't your house.
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el arroz(
ah
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rrohs
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. rice
El arroz con pollo es un plato favorito en muchos países, aunque cada región le da un toque especial.Chicken and rice is a favorite dish in many countries, although each region gives it a special touch.
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