Niza (en. Nice)

/ˈnisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fine powder obtained from the combustion of organic materials.
Ash is an essential component in the manufacture of certain types of glass.
La niza es un componente esencial en la fabricación de ciertos tipos de vidrio.
Ash that remains after burning wood or compost.
Ash can be used as fertilizer in the garden.
La niza puede ser utilizada como fertilizante en el jardín.
Residue that accumulates after a controlled fire.
After the bonfire, there was a lot of ash that we had to clean up.
Tras la fogata, quedó mucha niza que tuvimos que limpiar.

Etymology

The word comes from Latin 'nisia', related to ashes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw ash
To get rid of something that is no longer useful.
echar niza
to be in a mess
To be in a complicated or problematic situation.
andar en niza

Related Words

ash
Powder that remains from the combustion of materials.
ceniza
residue
Materials that remain after a process.
residuo
powder
Fine particles that float in the air.
polvo

Slang Meanings

Something that has no value
That old car is just ash.
Ese coche viejo es pura niza.
A confusing situation
The meeting ended in a mess, no one understood each other.
La reunión terminó en niza, nadie se entendió.