Portuguese · Food & Drink
Queijo
[/ˈkejʒu/]
Cheese
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A food made from curdled or aged milk.
Alimento feito de leite coalhado ou envelhecido.
Example
O queijo minas é típico de Minas Gerais.
Minas cheese is typical of Minas Gerais.
Etymology
'Queijo' derives from the Latin 'caseus', meaning 'cheese'. The word has been absorbed into Portuguese culinary vocabulary through traditional production methods.
How & Where It’s Used
'Queijo' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, often featuring prominently in menus and culinary discussions, especially in regions rich in dairy production.
Literary Heritage
References to cheese can be found in various culinary texts and traditional songs, celebrating regional varieties and culinary heritage.