How to Say "enzyme" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “enzyme” is “enzima” — B2 level.
Examples
La saliva contiene una enzima que ayuda a digerir el pan.
Saliva contains an enzyme that helps digest bread.
Algunas personas no producen la enzima necesaria para procesar la leche.
Some people don't produce the enzyme needed to process milk.
El laboratorio estudia cómo esta enzima acelera las reacciones químicas.
The laboratory studies how this enzyme speeds up chemical reactions.
It's always feminine
Even though it relates to science, 'enzima' follows the standard rule: it ends in 'a' and is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Plural form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to get 'enzimas'.
The 'Enzima' vs. 'Encima' trap
Mistake: “Using 'enzima' to mean 'on top of'.”
Correction: Use 'encima' (with a C) for location and 'enzima' (with a Z) for biology. They sound identical in many parts of the world!
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