Material (en. Material)
/ma.te.ɾjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of means or resources used in an activity.
We need more material for art class.
Necesitamos más material para la clase de arte.
Information or content used for the development of a project.
The study material can be downloaded online.
El material de estudio se puede descargar en línea.
Physical substance of which an object is made.
The material of the table is wood.
El material de la mesa es madera.
Etymology
From Latin 'materialis', which means 'of matter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
construction material
Set of elements used for building.
material de construcción
school supplies
Necessary items for studying.
material escolar
materialist
A person who tends to value material over spiritual.
materialista
Related Words
matter
The substance of which bodies are made.
materia
materialism
Philosophical current that emphasizes the material.
materialismo
materialization
The act of making something concrete or tangible.
materialización
Slang Meanings
Thing or object of value.
That car is pure material.
Ese coche es puro material.
Money or economic resources.
I need more material to invest in my business.
Necesito más material para invertir en mi negocio.