This is the 1445th most frequent Spanish word.
leche
Milk.
Here, 'leche' is used in its primary meaning as a noun referring to the liquid produced by mammals, commonly consumed as a beverage or used in recipes.
Me gusta tomar leche en el desayuno.
I like to drink milk for breakfast.
In this sentence, 'leche' is used colloquially to mean 'luck' or 'fortune,' typically when referring to a positive or lucky occurrence.
Esa situación fue una gran leche; nos ayudó mucho.
That situation was a great stroke of luck; it helped us a lot.
In this phrase, 'leche' is used figuratively to mean 'energy,' showing the versatility of the word in informal conversations.