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How to Say "buttermilk" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbuttermilkis sueroB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

suero

nounB2
sometimes used loosely for the liquid from butter
A wooden bowl containing a pale yellow translucent liquid next to a block of fresh white cheese.

Examples

Para hacer queso, hay que separar la cuajada del suero.

To make cheese, you have to separate the curd from the whey.

El suero de leche es rico en proteínas.

Whey is rich in protein.

Suero vs. Leche

Mistake:Using 'suero' to mean regular milk.

Correction: Only use 'suero' for the watery part left over after processing dairy.

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