bran

BrE /bræn/ AmE /bræn/

noun en → es

1 CEREAL [uncountable] B2

the outer part of a grain kernel, used as food or in animal feed

cascarilla de trigo, harina de salvado

Collocations bran flour

  • The bran is used to make bread.

    La cascarilla se usa para hacer pan.

2 FIBRE [uncountable] C1

the tough outer layer of a plant stem or stalk, especially when used for making ropes or baskets

corteza de planta, fibra vegetal

Collocations bran fibre

  • The farmers use the bran to make baskets.

    Los agricultores usan la fibra para hacer cestas.