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yema

egg yolk

noun YEH-mah Rare

Origin: From Latin gemma ('bud, gem').

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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