Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
inmaterial
Pronunciation
IPA/immateˈɾjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveintangible
Example
El arte digital puede ser inmaterial.
Digital art can be intangible.
More examples
El valor inmaterial de un regalo a veces importa más que su precio.
The intangible value of a gift sometimes matters more than its price.
Core concept
Abstract characteristic or asset lacking material substance.
Common phrases
valor inmaterial
intangible value
Similar words
intangible: Convey non-tangible worth or qualities such as brand value, reputation, or legal rights.
incorpóreo: Exist without a body or physical form, often used for spirits, souls, or incorporeal entities.
Definition in Spanish
Sirve para referirse a cosas, valores o cualidades que no son materiales ni tangibles.
Word origin
Borrowed from Latin roots in- 'not' plus materia 'matter', the term applies to properties, values, or services that are not material.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish, inmaterial is often used for digital art, intellectual property, or services and does not carry the 'unimportant' sense common in English.
Opposites
- tangibletangibleadjective