No. 1,878 in Portuguese
soja
Soybean; a plant producing edible seeds used in food and industry.
In a sentence
A soja é uma planta muito cultivada no Brasil.
Soybean is a plant widely cultivated in Brazil.
Refers to the plant known as 'soybean'.
Ele prefere leite de soja ao leite de vaca.
He prefers soy milk over cow's milk.
Refers to 'soy' in the context of soy-derived products.
Seja paciente como a soja que cresce lentamente.
Be patient like the soybean that grows slowly.
Metaphorical use of 'soybean' to describe patience.
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