soya

so-ya/ˈsoʝa/

“soya” means “soy” in Spanish (the plant or food product).

soy, soybean

Also: soya

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La leche de soya es una buena alternativa.

Soy milk is a good alternative.

¿Podría traerme un poco de salsa de soya, por favor?

Could you bring me some soy sauce, please?

Muchos agricultores en esta región cultivan soya.

Many farmers in this region grow soybeans.

Words that translate to "soya" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'soy milk' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

soja(soy (alternative spelling)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the Japanese word 'shōyu' (meaning soy sauce), which entered Spanish through Dutch and other European trade languages.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: soyFrench: soja

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Is 'soya' different from 'soja'?

No, they refer to the exact same thing. The difference is purely regional spelling and pronunciation.

Can I use 'soya' as an adjective?

Not exactly. Instead of using it as an adjective like in English (e.g., 'soy milk'), use 'de soya' after the noun.

Is it used for the sauce or the plant?

Both! It refers to the plant, the bean, and is the key word used to describe products like sauce or milk.