Fibras (en. Fibers)

/ˈfi.βɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Elongated and flexible solid bodies that are part of tissues.

Cotton fibers are very soft to the touch.

Las fibras de algodón son muy suaves al tacto.

Elements used in the making of various textile materials.

Synthetic fibers are common in the fashion industry.

Las fibras sintéticas son comunes en la industria de la moda.

Components found in foods that aid digestion.

Beans are rich in fibers and help with digestion.

Los frijoles son ricos en fibras y ayudan a la digestión.

From Latin 'fibra', meaning filament.

muscle fibers

Tissues that make up the muscles of the body.

fibras musculares

dietary fibers

Components of foods that are not digested but are essential for health.

fibras dietéticas

fiberglass

Material made of threads of glass, used in various industrial applications.

fibras de vidrio

texture

Characteristics of the surface of a material.

textura

tissue

Set of connected fibers that form a textile material.

tejido

composition

The way in which elements are organized or constituted.

composición

Refers to having endurance or strength

That player has a lot of fibers, he can withstand the game until the end.

Ese jugador tiene muchas fibras, puede aguantar el juego hasta el final.

Indicates that someone is very thin

That girl is pure fiber, she must exercise a lot.

Esa chica es pura fibra, debe hacer mucho ejercicio.