material (EN)

sustantivo, adjetivo

sustantivo “material”

1. material
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   The builders ordered enough material, like bricks and cement, to complete the new house.
2. tela (tipo de tejido o tela utilizada para confeccionar ropa)
   What material is this shirt made of?
3. material (contenido para actuación)
   The comedian worked hard to create new material for his upcoming show.
4. (en combinación) una persona que es adecuada para un papel o actividad en particular
   With her leadership skills, she is definitely management material for the company.
5. Material (las piezas y peones en un juego de ajedrez)
   In the chess match, he sacrificed some material to gain a better position on the board.
6. material (muestras o especímenes recogidos para análisis o estudio)
   The researchers collected material from the site to analyze for signs of pollution.

adjetivo “material”

1. material (relacionado con posesiones)
   She gave up her material comforts to join the mission.
2. material (relacionado con el mundo físico)
   The scientists are studying the material world.
3. importante
   There was no material difference between the two proposals.