soya

la soya(
soh
-
yah
)
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 Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La planta de la soya puede llegar a alcanzar metro y medio de altura.Soy plants can reach one and a half meters high.
b. soya
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
En China alimentan los pollos y los cerdos con soya porque tiene muchas proteínas.In China they feed chickens and pigs with soya because it's high in protein.
c. soybean
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Hay muchas variedades de soya que se dan bien en este clima templado.There are many varieties of soybean that grow well in this temperate climate.
d. soya bean
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Esta soya es buena de cultivar y tiene un fruto muy nutritivo.This soya bean is easy to grow and bears a highly nutritious fruit.
2. (bean)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soybeans
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Incluye algo de soya en dieta para hacerla más nutritiva.Include some soybeans in your diet to make it more nutritious.
b. soya beans
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Mi amiga vegetariana utiliza la soya como ingrediente en la cocina.My vegetarian friend uses soya beans as an ingredient in her cooking.
3. (protein)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Me gustan los productos lácteos y no los cambio por soya.I like dairy products and I wouldn't change them for soy.
b. soya
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Usamos soya como base para muchos de nuestros alimentos vegetales.We use soya as the base for many of our plant-based products.
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