Cheese in Tagalog

Cheese in Tagalog is “Keso.” This word comes from Spanish “queso” and is widely used across the Philippines to refer to the dairy product made from milk. Whether you’re talking about cheddar, mozzarella, or local Filipino cheese varieties, “keso” is the term Filipinos use in everyday conversation.

Let’s explore the translation, meaning, related terms, and practical examples to help you master this essential food vocabulary in Tagalog.

[Words] = Cheese

[Definition]:
– Cheese /tʃiːz/
– Noun: A food made from the pressed curds of milk, firm and elastic or soft and semi-liquid in texture.
– Verb (informal): To smile broadly for a photograph.

[Synonyms] = Keso, Queso, Kesilyo (small cheese), Kesong puti (white cheese – a specific Filipino variety)

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: I love to put cheese on my pasta and pizza.
– Ex1_PH: Mahilig akong maglagay ng keso sa aking pasta at pizza.

– Ex2_EN: The grilled cheese sandwich is perfect for breakfast.
– Ex2_PH: Ang grilled keso sandwich ay perpekto para sa almusal.

– Ex3_EN: She bought cheddar cheese from the grocery store.
– Ex3_PH: Bumili siya ng cheddar keso mula sa tindahan.

– Ex4_EN: Filipino cheese like kesong puti is made from carabao milk.
– Ex4_PH: Ang Pilipinong keso tulad ng kesong puti ay gawa sa gatas ng kalabaw.

– Ex5_EN: Please add more cheese to my burger.
– Ex5_PH: Paki-dagdag pa ng keso sa aking burger.