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Cotija

Cotija

9.2
A town in the Mexican state of Michoacán known for its traditional cheese
  • proper noun
: Cotija
  • The town of Cotija in Mexico offers a unique cultural experience alongside its famous cheese.
  • Cotija cheese
  • cup of Cotija

Examples

  • Many tourists travel to Cotija to experience its local culture and cuisine.

  • The famous cheese from Cotija is used in many traditional Mexican dishes.

  • After visiting Cotija, they brought back stories of its beautiful landscapes.

  • I visited Cotija last summer.

  • Cotija is famous for its delicious cheese.

  • Cotija is a well-known town in Michoacán, Mexico, famous for its delicious Cotija cheese.

  • When visiting Michoacán, be sure to try Cotija, a town celebrated for its traditional cheese.

Surface Forms

Cotija main

Etymology

Cotija is the name of a town in Mexico that comes from a local Indigenous language. The town gave its name to the famous Cotija cheese, so a helpful way to remember the word is to think 'the cheese from that town'.