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"Soy" is a noun which is often translated as "la soya", and "ya" is a pronoun which is often translated as "tú". Learn more about the difference between "soy" and "ya" below.
soy(
soy
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la soya (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The US is one of the world's largest producers of soy.Los EE. UU. son uno de los productores de soya más grandes del mundo.
b. la soja (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
We're looking into the possibility of growing soy on our farm.Estamos investigando las posibilidades de cultivar soja en nuestra granja.
a. la soya (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Tofu is made out of soy.El tofu está hecho de soya.
ya(
yuh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (colloquial) (subject; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tú (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Are ya going to school today, or are ya feeling sick?¿Tú vas a la escuela hoy, o te sientes enfermo?
b. usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Ya know that you're my favorite boss, right?Usted sabe que es mi jefe favorito, ¿verdad?
2. (colloquial) (object; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. te (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I want to help ya with your homework.Quiero ayudarte con tu tarea.
b. lo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
It's a pleasure to see ya, sir.Es un placer verlo, señor.
c. la (formal) (singular, feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I'll have my secretary call ya.Diré a mi secretaria que la llame.
3. (colloquial) (subject; used to address multiple peopñe)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (colloquial) (object; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. los (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
Painting a house seems like a lot of work for two people. My family and I will help ya!Pintar una casa parece ser mucho trabajo para dos personas. ¡Mi familia y yo los ayudaremos!
b. las (plural, feminine)
Oh, girls, it makes me happy to see ya happy.Oh, chicas, me alegra verlas felices.
