leche bovina

Lemma Details

Translation: cow's milk; bovine milk

Part of Speech: noun

Etymology: Compound term from 'leche' (milk) and 'bovina' (bovine). 'Leche' derives from Latin 'lac, lactis', which shares roots with English 'lactose' and 'lactation'. 'Bovina' comes from Latin 'bovinus', related to 'bos, bovis' (cow, ox), which gives us English words like 'bovine', 'beef', and 'bovid'.

Commonality: 40%

Guessability: 70%

Register: formal

Mnemonics

  • 'Bovina' sounds like 'bovine' in English, which relates to cows.
  • Think of 'leche bovina' as 'bovine lactation' to connect the formal terms in both languages.

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

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ganado bovino

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leche pasteurizada

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leche entera

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Synonyms

leche de vaca

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leche vacuna

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Antonyms

leche vegetal

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leche de cabra

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Cultural Context

In Spanish-speaking countries, 'leche bovina' is a term more commonly used in formal, scientific, or commercial contexts, such as food labeling, nutritional information, or agricultural discussions. In everyday conversation, people typically use 'leche de vaca' instead.

Easily Confused With

leche de vaca

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: While 'leche bovina' and 'leche de vaca' refer to the same product, 'leche bovina' is more formal and technical, used in scientific or commercial contexts, whereas 'leche de vaca' is more common in everyday speech.

Notes: The choice between these terms often depends on the context and register of the conversation.

Mnemonic: 'Bovina' for formal contexts, 'de vaca' for casual conversation.

leche de búfala

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: 'Leche bovina' refers specifically to cow's milk, while 'leche de búfala' is buffalo milk, which has different nutritional properties and is used for specific products like certain types of mozzarella cheese.

Notes: Buffalo milk has higher fat content than cow's milk and is used in specific culinary traditions.

Mnemonic: Think 'bovine' for cow, 'búfala' for buffalo - different animals, different milk.