Leite de soja
Soy milk
Language note: Popular choice among vegans.
Culture note: Another common alternative for lactose intolerant people.
Context: You consider using soy milk instead due to dietary preferences.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Leite
[lay-che]
Milk
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, commonly used as a drink or in cooking.
Eu geralmente uso leite de soja no meu café.
I usually use soy milk in my coffee.
de
[djee]
of
Indicates the source or origin of something.
Preciso de leite de soja para o meu café.
I need soy milk for my coffee.
soja
[soh-zha]
Soy
A type of legume used to produce soy milk, often consumed by those with lactose intolerance.
Prefiro leite de soja porque é sem lactose.
I prefer soy milk because it's lactose-free.
Phrase Parts
Leite
De soja
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