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    Materia (en. Matter)

    /ma'te.ɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Substance or set of substances that constitute an object.
    Organic matter is essential for plant growth.
    La materia orgánica es fundamental para el crecimiento de las plantas.
    Content of a topic, subject, or discipline.
    The subject of mathematics is very interesting.
    La materia de matemáticas es muy interesante.
    Topic or matter that is discussed or written about.
    The matter of discussion at the meeting was funding.
    La materia de discusión en la reunión fue la financiación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'materia', which means 'substance' or 'raw material'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gray matter
    Related to intelligence or the brain.
    materia gris
    to be in the know
    To be informed about a specific topic.
    estar en materia
    raw material
    Substances or materials used to manufacture products.
    materia prima

    Related Words

    material
    What is used to make something.
    material
    dark matter
    A form of matter that does not emit light or radiation.
    materia oscura
    raw materials
    Unprocessed natural resources.
    materias primas

    Slang Meanings

    School subject.
    I can't take this subject anymore, I have to study all weekend.
    No puedo más con esta materia, tengo que estudiar todo el fin de semana.
    Topic of conversation or discussion.
    I don't want to talk about that topic today, it's very boring.
    Hoy no quiero hablar de esa materia, es muy aburrida.