material

S2 W1

BrE /ˈmætərɪəl/ AmE /ˈmætərɪəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 SUBSTANCE [uncountable] A2

a substance from which something can be made or used to make it

material, sustancia

  • the material for sth

Collocations wooden material · plastic material

  • The material for the new bridge is being delivered.

    El material para el nuevo puente está siendo entregado.

2 TEXT [uncountable] B1

information or documents that you use to write a report, article, etc.

material, información, documentación

  • research material

Collocations research material · reference material

  • She has a lot of research material on the subject.

    Ella tiene mucha documentación sobre el tema.

3 CLOTHING [uncountable] B1

clothes, especially for sports or other activities

ropa, equipo

  • sports material

Collocations swimming material · training material

  • You need to buy some swimming material.

    Necesitas comprar ropa de natación.

4 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B2

connected with the subject or subjects that are being taught in a class, course, etc.

relacionado con el tema de estudio

  • material for sth

Collocations material issues · material problems

  • The material aspects of the course include a lot of practical work.

    Los aspectos materiales del curso incluyen mucho trabajo práctico.