Spanish word

fibra

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfiβɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfiber

Example

Estas prendas están hechas de fibra natural.

These garments are made of natural fiber.

Illustration for fibra (fiber)

More examples

Incluye más fibra alimentaria en tu dieta para mejorar la digestión.

Include more dietary fiber in your diet to improve digestion.

Core concept

Indigestible plant threads that help intestinal transit.

Common phrases

  • fibra alimentaria

    dietary fiber

  • fibra natural

    natural fiber

Similar words

algodón: Soft natural fiber from the cotton plant used in garments.
poliéster: Durable, quick-drying synthetic fiber commonly used in clothes.
lana: Warm natural fiber made from sheep's fleece for cozy garments.
fibra sintética: Man-made fibers produced chemically for use in textiles.

Definition in Spanish

Sustancia vegetal no digerible que favorece el tránsito intestinal; por extensión, término usado también para fibras textiles.

Word origin

From Latin fibra meaning 'thread' or 'filament', originally for fibers and tissues and later extended in nutrition to the plant components that resist digestion.

Usage tips

  • In health discussions Spanish speakers often use 'fibra' to mean dietary fiber and commonly distinguish 'fibra soluble' and 'fibra insoluble' when specifying types.

Other meanings

  • dietary fibernoun

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