What is the Spanish word for "yeast"?

Learn how to say "yeast" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

yeast

Spanish

levadura

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Alternative translations of "yeast"

hongo

Examples of how to use "yeast" in Spanish

English
Yeast is used to make bread rise.
Spanish
La levadura se usa para que el pan suba.
English
Add a teaspoon of yeast to warm water.
Spanish
Agrega una cucharadita de levadura en agua tibia.
English
The baker mixes flour, salt, and yeast.
Spanish
El panadero mezcla harina, sal y levadura.
English
You must proof the yeast before baking bread.
Spanish
Debes activar la levadura antes de hornear el pan.
English
She learned how yeast makes dough rise.
Spanish
Ella aprendió cómo la levadura hace que la masa suba.

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