fiber

a thread or strand of material used for making cloth, rope, etc.

fibra, hilo

• natural fiber

Collocations cotton fiber · wool fiber

• Natural fibers are better for the environment.

  Las fibras naturales son mejores para el medio ambiente.

the part of food that cannot be digested and helps to move waste material through the body.

fibra alimentaria, celulosa

• dietary fiber

Collocations high-fiber food · fiber supplement

• Eating more fiber can help prevent constipation.

  Comer más fibra puede ayudar a prevenir el estreñimiento.

a thin glass or plastic thread that carries information as light signals.

fibra óptica, cable de fibra óptica

• fiber-optic cable

Collocations fiber-optic network · fiber-optic communication

• The company is upgrading its fiber-optic network.

  La empresa está actualizando su red de fibra óptica.

a strong, thin thread or rope made of plant material such as hemp.

fibra vegetal, cuerda de fibra natural

• natural fiber

Collocations hemp fiber · jute fiber

• The rope was made of strong natural fibers.

  La cuerda estaba hecha de fuertes fibras naturales.