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Spanish Phrase

¿Tienes leche orgánica?

/ˈtje.nes ˈle.tʃe orˈɣa.ni.ka/
Meaning"Do you have organic milk?"
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Meaning

This question asks whether the listener has organic milk available. 'Orgánica' specifies that the milk comes from cows raised without synthetic pesticides or hormones, a detail that can be important for health‑conscious speakers.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a grocery store, at a farmer’s market, or when you’re at a friend’s house and want to know if they keep organic milk in the fridge. It’s also handy when discussing dietary preferences with a Spanish‑speaking partner.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Tieneslecheorgánica?

1

Tener (present)

Use the verb 'tener' to ask if someone possesses or has something. In the second‑person singular, it conjugates to 'tienes'.

2

Question inversion

Spanish yes‑no questions often invert the subject and verb, placing the verb before the subject without needing a separate word for 'do'.

3

Adjective agreement

Adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they modify; 'orgánica' agrees with the feminine singular noun 'leche'.

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Punctuation

Spanish uses an opening inverted question mark (¿) and a closing one (?). Both are required.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Tienes leche orgánica?

Do you have organic milk?

Sí, la tengo en la nevera. ¿Quieres un vaso?

Yes, I have it in the fridge. Do you want a glass?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Es leche orgánica?

    Use 'tienes' (to have) instead of 'es' (to be) when asking about possession.

  • ¿Tienes leche orgánico?

    The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'leche', so it should be 'orgánica'.

  • Tienes leche orgánica?

    Omitting the opening inverted question mark makes the sentence look like a statement.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Hay leche orgánica?

    Is there organic milk?

  • ¿Tienes leche sin hormonas?

    Do you have hormone‑free milk?

  • ¿Vendéis leche orgánica?

    Do you sell organic milk?

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Cultural Tip

Organic products have surged in popularity across Spain, especially in larger cities like Madrid and Barcelona. In many supermarkets you’ll find a dedicated 'ecológico' aisle. However, the term 'orgánica' can sometimes be used loosely, so it’s common to ask the staff for certification labels (e.g., EU organic logo) if you need guaranteed organic standards.