Materiales (en. Materials)

/ma.te.ɾi.a.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Elements that are used in the manufacturing of products.
Construction materials are essential in architecture.
Los materiales para la construcción son esenciales en arquitectónica.
Substances that make up a thing.
The materials for the dress were of high quality.
Los materiales del vestido eran de alta calidad.
Resources needed to carry out an activity.
We need more materials to complete the project.
Necesitamos más materiales para completar el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'materialis', which means 'of matter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recyclable materials
Materials that can be reused or transformed.
materiales reciclables
building material
Elements used in the construction of structures.
material de construcción
teaching material
Resources used in teaching and learning.
material didáctico

Related Words

matter
Substance that has mass and occupies a place in space.
materia
materialism
Philosophical current that considers matter as the only reality.
materialismo
raw material
Substances or resources used in the production of goods.
materia prima

Slang Meanings

Chiva
More 'chiva' is needed for the event.
Se necesita más 'chiva' para el evento.
Rolls
The 'rolls' you brought are great for crafts.
Los 'rollos' que trajiste son muy buenos para manualidades.