edamame
/edamame/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "edamame" can be translated into Spanish as edamame. Wiktionary also lists xpelón de soya and xpelón de soja.
Meaning: green soybeans (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| edamame | /edamame/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| xpelón de soya | /ɡspelon de soʝa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| xpelón de soja | /ɡspelon de soxa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
edamame is a masculine noun used to refer to green soybeans.
Which one should you use?
Alternatively, you may use xpelón de soya (masculine) or xpelón de soja (feminine).
How do you pronounce it?
/edamame/
Did you know?
- The word xpelón refers to a bean that has 'burst' or split its pod, describing the specific physical state of the legume.
- While edamame is common in modern menus, the term soya is a linguistic traveler that arrived in Spanish via Dutch from a specific Japanese dialect.
- In Spanish, there is a regional preference for using soya in many parts of the Americas, whereas in Spain, the term soja is the standard.
Examples in context
- Me gusta añadir legumbres de soja a mis ensaladas.I like to add edamame to my salads.
- Me encanta la soja verde, es deliciosa.I love edamame, it's delicious.
- El edamame es muy rico.The edamame is very tasty.
- El edamame está caliente.The edamame is hot.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a Japanese restaurant.
- ElenaMira el menú, Daniel. ¿Qué quieres pedir?Look at the menu, Daniel. What do you want to order?
- DanielTengo ganas de comer un poco de edamame.I feel like eating some edamame.
- ElenaA mí también me encanta el edamame.I love edamame too.
- DanielPerfecto, pidamos una ración para compartir.Perfect, let's order one portion to share.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edamame” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, soya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
