soya bean

• Planta leguminosa originaria del este de Asia, cultivada por sus semillas comestibles, que se usan para producir aceite, leche, tofu y otros alimentos.

A legume native to East Asia, widely cultivated for its edible bean, which is used to produce oil, milk, tofu, and other food products.

1. Edible legumeA2formal

   A small, round, edible bean from East Asia, used to produce tofu, soy milk, and other food products.

   semilla de soja

   • Soya beans are a rich source of protein.
   • She added soya beans to the salad for extra nutrition.
   • Tofu is made from processed soya beans.

2. Agricultural cropB1formal

   A leguminous plant (Glycine max) grown for its seeds, which are used for food, oil, and animal feed.

   Soja

   • Farmers in the region cultivate soya beans as a cash crop.
   • Soya bean production has increased significantly this year.
   • The field was planted with soya beans in the spring.