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    Sustancia (en. Substance)

    /susˈtanθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Material element that has a defined existence and properties.
    Water is an essential substance for life.
    El agua es una sustancia esencial para la vida.
    Set of properties that characterize an object or phenomenon.
    The substance of the argument is convincing.
    La sustancia del argumento es convincente.
    Matter or substance in chemistry.
    The chemical substance reacted with the acid.
    La sustancia química reaccionó con el ácido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'substantia', which means 'that which is underneath' or 'foundation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    active substance
    Component that has effects in a medication.
    sustancia activa
    essentially
    Essentially; fundamentally.
    en sustancia
    controlled substances
    Substances that are regulated by law.
    sustancias controladas

    Related Words

    substantial
    That has substance; important.
    sustancial
    sustain
    To support or maintain something.
    sustentar

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to drugs or narcotics.
    That party was full of substance.
    Esa fiesta estaba llena de sustancia.
    Colloquially used to talk about the quality or importance of something.
    It doesn't matter the quantity; what counts is the substance.
    No importa la cantidad, lo que cuenta es la sustancia.