material

məˈtɪriəl
material: cloth or fabric used for making clothes
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Translation of material from English into Spanish,

Noun

1.

making stuff

substance from which things are made
  • Wood is a common material for furniture.La madera es un material común para muebles.
2.

textile

cloth or fabric used for making clothes
  • She bought silk material for her dress.Ella compró tela de seda para su vestido.
3.

content

information or ideas used in books or works
  • The author gathered material for her novel.La autora recopiló material para su novela.

Adjective

1.

science

related to physical substance or matter
  • The material world is full of wonders.El mundo material está lleno de maravillas.
2.

important

relevant and significant in a given context
  • The judge found the evidence material to the case.El juez encontró la evidencia relevante para el caso.
3.

worldly

Rare
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
Rare
  • He focused on material wealth over spiritual growth.Se centró en la riqueza material sobre el crecimiento espiritual.
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Expressions with material: examples in English and translations in Spanish

boyfriend materialn.
He is so kind and caring—definitely boyfriend material.
buena candidata para novia
She is definitely girlfriend material.
material de sala de juntas
She is definitely boardroom material with her leadership skills.
cualidades de oficial
His discipline and integrity show he has officer material.
cortados del mismo material
muy similares
The twins are cut from the same material.
material de motivación
The coach used the rival's comments as bulletin board material.

Images of material

  • material: cloth or fabric used for making clothes
    (textile) tejido

Synonyms and analogies of material in English

Examples of material in a sentence

  • Steel is a strong building material.
  • She chose a floral material for the curtains.
  • The store offers material in various colors and textures.
  • She sifted through old letters for material.
  • The journalist searched for material for his next article.
  • He is not leadership material.

Translations of "material" in Context ordered by category and frequency

materialadj./nm.

High shear stress in the material can lead to unexpected failures.

Un alto esfuerzo cortante en el material puede llevar a fallos inesperados.

materianf.

I often choke under pressure during exams, even when I know the material.

A menudo me bloqueo en los exámenes, incluso cuando sé bien la materia.

contenidonm.

The offending material in the book was flagged for being inappropriate for children.

El contenido inapropiado del libro fue señalado por ser inadecuado para niños.

importanteadj.

It is important to manage waste material to promote environmental sustainability.

Es importante gestionar el material de desecho para promover la sostenibilidad ambiental.

sustancialadj.

A material breach often results in costly litigation between the parties involved.

Un incumplimiento sustancial suele resultar en costosos litigios entre las partes involucradas.

significativoadj.

If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material.

Cuando el efecto del valor temporal del dinero es significativo.

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material: Examples and translations in context

He always checks for a copyright notice to avoid using protected material.

Siempre verifica si hay un aviso de copyright para evitar usar material protegido.

In this project, crushed concrete serves as the primary aggregate material.

En este proyecto, el hormigón triturado sirve como material árido principal.

Mild steel is a fundamental material in the construction of bridges.

El acero dulce es un material fundamental en la construcción de puentes.

The reading material for this class includes classic novels and modern essays.

El material de lectura para esta clase incluye novelas clásicas y ensayos modernos.

Adjusting the dwell time can impact the quality of the printed material.

Ajustar el tiempo de exposición puede afectar la calidad del material impreso.

Changing suppliers reduced delays and material costs at one stroke.

Cambiar de proveedor redujo retrasos y costes de material de una tacada.

His stand-up routine included some blue material that surprised the audience.

Su rutina de stand-up incluía material picante que sorprendió al público.

The casting frame held the material securely while it set into shape.

El marco de fundición mantenía el material seguro mientras tomaba forma.

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