enzima de papaya
/enθima de papaʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "papaya enzyme" is translated into Spanish as enzima de papaya.
The term refers to a protein-breaking enzyme derived from the papaya fruit.
Which one should you use?
The specific scientific term for the enzyme extracted from the fruit is papaína.
How do you pronounce it?
/enθima de papaʝa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, papaína is used in traditional folk medicine as a topical treatment to soften skin or treat wounds, moving beyond its role as a food additive.
- The word papaya entered the Spanish language via the Cariban and Lokono languages of the Amazon and Caribbean regions.
Examples in context
- La papaína tiene propiedades digestivas y puede ayudar con la indigestión.Papain has digestive properties and can help with indigestion.
- Se recomienda tomar la enzima de papaya antes de las comidas principales.It is recommended to take papaya enzyme before main meals.
- Me fue muy útil la enzima de la lechosa cuando tenía problemas estomacales.Papaya enzyme was very helpful to me when I had stomach problems.
- La enzima de papaya ayuda con la digestión.The papaya enzyme helps with digestion.
- Este suplemento contiene enzima de papaya.This supplement contains papaya enzyme.
- Busco un producto con enzima de papaya natural.I am looking for a product with natural papaya enzyme.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking María about a health supplement at a pharmacy.
- María¿Buscas algo para la digestión, Daniel?Are you looking for something for digestion, Daniel?
- DanielSí, necesito una enzima de papaya.Yes, I need a papaya enzyme.
- MaríaTengo esta marca que es muy buena.I have this brand that is very good.
- DanielGracias, María, me servirá mucho.Thanks, María, it will be very helpful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enzima, papaya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
