Substancias (en. Substances)

/susˈtansjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Any form of matter that has mass and occupies space.

Water and oxygen are fundamental substances for life.

El agua y el oxígeno son substancias fundamentales para la vida.

Matter with defined characteristics.

Pure substances have unique properties that distinguish them.

Las substancias puras tienen propiedades únicas que las distinguen.

Components of food, medicines, or chemical products.

The active substances in drugs are responsible for their effect.

Las substancias activas en los fármacos son responsables de su efecto.

From Latin 'substantia', which means 'existence', 'nature'.

illegal substances

Substances that are prohibited by law due to their potential for abuse.

substancias ilegales

chemical substances

Substances that are compounds formed by chemical reactions.

substancias químicas

nutritious substances

Substances that provide necessary nutrients for the body.

substancias nutritivas

compounds

Forms of matter formed by the union of two or more elements.

compuestos

elements

Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

elementos

mixtures

Physical combinations of two or more substances that retain their properties.

mezclas

Drug

That party was full of substances.

Esa fiesta estaba llena de substancias.

Substances to enhance performance

He uses substances to boost his training.

Él usa substancias para potenciar su entrenamiento.