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    Substancia (en. Substance)

    /susbˈtanθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Basic component of beings and objects, which have specific properties.
    Water is an essential substance for life.
    El agua es una substancia esencial para la vida.
    Matter of which something particular is made.
    The substance of this book is its informative content.
    La substancia de este libro es su contenido informativo.
    Important or essential aspect of something.
    The substance of the argument presented was convincing.
    La substancia del argumento que presentó fue convincente.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'substantia', which means 'what is under something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    active ingredient
    Essential part of a medication that causes the desired effect.
    substancia activa
    toxic substance
    Material that can cause harm to living organisms.
    sustancia tóxica
    nutritious substance
    Component of food that provides nutrients.
    substancia nutritiva

    Related Words

    substantial
    That which has substance or significant content.
    sustancial
    substantiality
    Quality of being substantial.
    substancialidad
    substituent
    That which can replace another substance.
    sustituyente

    Slang Meanings

    Psychoactive substance used in recreational contexts.
    Some people consume substances to alter their mental state.
    Algunas personas consumen substancias para alterar su estado mental.
    Material of any kind, not necessarily related to chemicals.
    I use substances of all kinds in my art.
    Uso substancias de todo tipo en mi arte.