soja

la soja(
soh
-
hah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (botany)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. soy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El 95 % de esta soja es transgénica.95% of this soy is genetically modified.
b. soya
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Generalmente sembramos la soja a fines de primavera.We usually sow the soya at the end of spring.
c. soybean
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Hay que encontrar una variedad de soja que pueda adaptarse a este clima.We need to find a variety of soybean that can adapt to this climate.
d. soya bean
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Aquí cultivamos la soja en rotación con cereales.Here we grow soya beans in rotation with cereals.
2. (bean)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. soybeans
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La soja tiene mucha proteína.Soybeans contain a lot of protein.
b. soya beans
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El tofu está hecho a base de soja.Tofu is made from soya beans.
3. (protein)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. soy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Parece que mi hijo es alérgico a la soja.It looks like my son is allergic to soy.
b. soya
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La soja se utiliza como alimento para el ganado.Soya is used to feed cattle.
4. (condiment)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. soy sauce
En mi opinión el sushi no se puede comer sin soja.You can't eat sushi without soy sauce, in my opinion.
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