cera de soja
/θeɾa de soxa/from spelling rules
cera de soja is the Spanish phrase for soy wax.
This phrase refers to a type of wax made from soybean oil, which is commonly used in candle making. You may see the phrase cera de soja natural used to emphasize that the product is made specifically from soybeans.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cera (wax) and de soja (of soy/soybean).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Colombia, cera de soya is used instead of cera de soja. More broadly, the word soja can be replaced with soya in many Spanish-speaking regions and parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'soy waxes', you pluralize the noun cera to ceras while keeping de soja singular, resulting in ceras de soja.
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Examples in context
- El fabricante de velas utiliza cera de soja de alta calidad en la producción.The candle manufacturer uses high-quality soy wax in production.
- Compré algunos bloquecitos de cera de soya para mis velas caseras.I bought some small blocks of soy wax for my homemade candles.
- Esta vela es de cera de soja.This candle is made of soy wax.
- Prefiero la cera de soja para mis velas.I prefer soy wax for my candles.
- Esta cera de soja es de muy buena calidad.This soy wax is of very good quality.
- Necesito comprar más cera de soja hoy.I need to buy more soy wax today.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a craft store.
- María¿Tienes cera de soja en esta tienda?Do you have soy wax in this store?
- MateoSí, la cera de soja está en el pasillo tres.Yes, the soy wax is in aisle three.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, voy a buscarla.Thanks, Mateo, I am going to look for it.
- MateoDe nada, María, avísame si necesitas algo más.You're welcome, María, let me know if you need anything else.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cera, de, soja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
