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    Poros (en. Pores)

    /ˈpoɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Microscopic openings in biological tissues or materials.
    The pores of the skin allow for perspiration.
    Los poros de la piel permiten la transpiración.
    Spaces that allow the passage of liquids or gases.
    The fabric's pores can let air through.
    Los poros de la tela pueden dejar pasar el aire.
    Cavities or holes in solid structures.
    Glass has pores that affect its strength.
    El vidrio tiene poros que afectan su resistencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'porus', meaning 'hole' or 'space'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open pores
    Condition in which the pores of the skin are exposed and can accumulate dirt.
    poros abiertos
    pore cleaning
    Process to eliminate impurities from the pores of the skin.
    limpieza de poros
    porosity of the material
    Degree to which a material has pores or empty spaces.
    porosidad del material

    Related Words

    porous
    Having pores.
    poroso
    exudation
    Outflow of liquids through the pores.
    exudación
    digestion
    Process by which food decomposes in the pores of the digestive system.
    digestión

    Slang Meanings

    Pores in this context refer to the condition of the skin in beauty treatments.
    I'm going to get a treatment for my pores.
    Voy a hacerme un tratamiento para los poros.
    Use in terms of materials that allow liquid filtration.
    This filter has very fine pores.
    Este filtro tiene poros muy finos.