Also means
fingertip
Usage Note
Yema has two common meanings: the yolk of an egg (yema del huevo) and the soft tip of a finger (yema del dedo). It also names a small sweet of egg yolk and sugar typical of Spanish pastry, and the bud of a plant.
Examples
"La yema del huevo es rica en proteínas."
Natural Translation
The egg yolk is rich in protein.
Literal Translation
The yolk of the egg is rich in proteins.

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