fibra
fem.noun
1. fiber, fibre
material filament
Common combinations
- fibra vegetal — plant fiber
- fibra natural — natural fiber
- fibra muscular — muscle fiber
- La cuerda está hecha de fibra vegetal.The rope is made of plant fiber.
- Esta tela contiene fibras naturales.This fabric contains natural fibers.
- La fibra del algodón es muy suave.Cotton fiber is very soft.
2. fiber, fibre
food component
Common combinations
- fibra alimentaria — dietary fiber
- dieta rica en fibra — high-fiber diet
- La avena tiene mucha fibra.Oats contain a lot of fiber.
- La fibra ayuda a la digestión.Fiber helps with digestion.
- Come fruta para aumentar la fibra.Eat fruit to increase your fiber intake.
3. fiber-optic connection, fiber optics
data transmission
Common combinations
- fibra óptica — fiber optics
- cable de fibra — fiber-optic cable
- Tenemos internet por fibra.We have internet through fiber.
- La fibra óptica transmite datos muy rápido.Fiber optics transmit data very quickly.
- Instalaron fibra en todo el edificio.They installed fiber throughout the building.
4. sensitivity, strength of character
emotional sensitivity or character
Common combinations
- fibra moral — moral fiber
- gran fibra — great strength of character
- Esa película me tocó la fibra sensible.That film struck a chord with me.
- Tiene mucha fibra y no se rinde.He has a lot of grit and doesn't give up.
- La noticia tocó una fibra profunda.The news touched a deep nerve.
Same root
fibroso
Phrases with this word
tocar la fibra sensibletener fibra