strata

BrE /ˈstrɑːtə/ AmE /ˈstrætə/

noun en → es

1 LAYERS [singular] B2

a layer of rock or soil that is part of a series of layers in the ground

estrato, capa

Collocations strata of rock/soil

  • The strata in the canyon walls show different periods of geological history.

    Los estratos en las paredes del cañón muestran diferentes períodos de la historia geológica.

2 SOCIAL GROUPS [plural] C1

a group of people who share the same social or economic position in society

estrato social, clase social

Collocations social strata

  • The novel explores the relationships between different social strata.

    La novela explora las relaciones entre diferentes estratos sociales.

3 LAYERED STRUCTURE [singular] C1

a layer or level in a system, organization, or society

nivel, capa, estrato

Collocations strata of power/influence

  • The company has several strata of management.

    La empresa tiene varios niveles de gestión.