fibre
BrE /ˈfaɪbə/ AmE /ˈfaɪbər/
noun en → es
a thread or string used for making cloth, rope, etc.
fibra, hilo
Collocations natural fibre · synthetic fibre
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Cotton is a natural fibre.
El algodón es una fibra natural.
the part of food that cannot be digested and helps the body to work properly
fibra alimentaria, celulosa
Collocations high-fibre diet · soluble fibre
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Eating a high-fibre diet is good for your health.
Comer una dieta rica en fibra es bueno para tu salud.
a type of telephone line that can carry a lot of information very quickly
fibra óptica, cable de fibra
Collocations fibre-optic network · fibre connection
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The company is installing fibre-optic networks in the city.
La empresa está instalando redes de fibra óptica en la ciudad.
a type of cable used to connect computers and other devices
cable de fibra, conexión por fibra óptica
Collocations fibre connection · network fibre
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The new computer has a fibre connection.
El nuevo ordenador tiene una conexión por fibra óptica.
a thin thread-like structure that forms the basic part of plants, animals, and other living things
fibra celular, estructura fibrosa
Collocations cellular fibre · structural fibre
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The plant's strength comes from its cellular fibres.
La fuerza de la planta proviene de sus fibras celulares.
a thin thread-like structure that forms part of the body, such as nerves or muscles
fibra muscular, nervio
Collocations muscle fibre · nerve fibre
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The doctor examined the muscle fibres under a microscope.
El médico examinó las fibras musculares con un microscopio.
a thin thread-like structure used in engineering and construction, such as steel or carbon fibre
fibra de acero, fibra de carbono
Collocations steel fibre · carbon fibre
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The bridge was reinforced with steel fibres.
El puente se reforzó con fibras de acero.
a thin thread-like structure used in art and crafts, such as wool or silk
fibra artística, hilo
Collocations artistic fibre · craft fibre
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The artist used wool fibres to create a sculpture.
El artista usó fibras de lana para crear una escultura.