Materias (en. Subjects)

/maˈteɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Physical substances that have mass and volume.
Raw materials are essential for industry.
Las materias primas son esenciales para la industria.
Specific matters or topics of study.
He studies various subjects at university.
Estudia diversas materias en la universidad.
Content of an academic subject.
The program includes different subjects such as physics and chemistry.
El programa incluye distintas materias como física y química.

Etymology

Word derived from the Latin 'materia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gray matter
It refers to intelligence or mental capacity.
materia gris
raw material
Substances used as a base for the production of goods.
materia prima
exam subject
Subject or topic that is evaluated.
materia de examen

Related Words

matter
Substance or specific topic.
materia
to materialize
Related to the use of subjects in academic or industrial contexts.
materiar

Slang Meanings

Subjects in university.
I have an exam on subjects, I’m very nervous.
Tengo un examen de materias, estoy muy nervioso.
Things or matters of common interest.
Let's talk about the subjects that concern us.
Hablemos de las materias que nos preocupan.