dairy

[/ˈdɛəri/]

nounfemininepl: dairies

laticínio

1. A farm or commercial establishment where milk and milk products are produced or processed

The dairy produces fresh milk and cheese daily.

O laticínio produz leite fresco e queijo diariamente.

2. A shop or store where milk and dairy products are sold

I bought yogurt from the local dairy.

Comprei iogurte no laticínio local.

3. Milk and milk-based products collectively

She avoids dairy due to lactose intolerance.

Ela evita laticínios por causa da intolerância à lactose.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

laticínio

Standard term for dairy farm or dairy products

Rio de Janeiro

laticínio

Common usage, sometimes 'queijaria' for cheese-specific dairy

São Paulo

laticínio

Standard usage in commercial context

Portugal

leitaria

More common in Portugal; laticínio also used but less frequent

dairy-free (sem laticínios)

dairy products (produtos lácteos)

dairy industry (indústria de laticínios)

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