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    Madera (en. Wood)

    /maˈðeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fibrous material obtained from the trunks of trees and used in construction and furniture making.
    The house is made of pine wood.
    La casa está hecha de madera de pino.
    The structure of trees that is considered the main component for many constructions.
    The wood is very durable and suitable for furniture.
    La madera es muy resistente y adecuada para el mobiliario.
    Part of the tree that remains after the bark is removed.
    Wood splinters are dangerous if not handled carefully.
    Las astillas de madera son peligrosas si no se manejan con cuidado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'materia' which means 'matter', related to the solid substance of trees.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quality wood
    refers to wood that has good durability and aesthetics.
    madera de calidad
    to carve wood
    to make sculptures or figures from blocks of wood.
    tallar en madera
    to intensify effort
    expression that means to intensify effort or energy in an activity.
    darle madera

    Related Words

    lumberyard
    Place where wood is processed or sold.
    maderería
    wood hit
    A blow made with a piece of wood.
    maderazo
    woodworker
    A person who works with wood or has an affinity for this material.
    maderista

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a strong or robust person.
    That person is all wood, they can handle any weight.
    Esa persona es toda madera, aguanta cualquier peso.
    A complicated or tough situation.
    Today's class was pure wood, nobody understood anything.
    La clase de hoy fue pura madera, nadie entendió nada.