queso fresco

noun

queso fres·​co -ˈfre-(ˌ)skō How to pronounce queso fresco (audio)
: an unripened white cheese of Mexican origin that has a mild flavor and a soft moist texture

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, "fresh cheese"

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of queso fresco was in 1927

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“Queso fresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso%20fresco. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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