Mineral (en. Mineral)

/mi.ne.ɾal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A solid, inorganic, natural substance that can be part of a rock.

Quartz is a very common mineral in the Earth's crust.

El cuarzo es un mineral muy común en la corteza terrestre.

A hard, homogeneous body found in nature that can be extracted and used.

Minerals are widely used in the manufacture of electronic products.

Los minerales se utilizan ampliamente en la fabricación de productos electrónicos.

Substance necessary for the proper functioning of the body, such as calcium or iron.

It is important to consume enough minerals to maintain good health.

Es importante consumir suficientes minerales para mantener una buena salud.

From Latin 'minerale', which means 'that which is extracted from the mine'.

iron mineral

A type of mineral that is primarily used for steel production.

mineral de hierro

mineral water

Water that contains dissolved minerals and is considered beneficial for health.

agua mineral

precious mineral

Mineral that has a high economic value, such as gold or diamond.

mineral precioso

rock

Set of minerals that form a geological unit.

roca

metals

Chemical elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity, many of which are extracted from minerals.

metales

gems

Precious minerals that have been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

gemas

Mineral used in a recreational consumption context.

That rock star is a real mineral; he is always looking for new adventures.

Ese rockero es un verdadero mineral, siempre está buscando nuevas aventuras.

Person who worries too much about their physical health.

Don't be so mineral, enjoy life a little.

No seas tan mineral, disfruta un poco de la vida.