Spanish word

madera

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈðeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwood

Example

Compré una mesa de madera.

I bought a wooden table.

Illustration for madera (wood)

More examples

La puerta es de madera.

The door is wooden.

Core concept

Rough logs and planed planks.

Common phrases

  • mueble de madera

    wooden furniture

  • mesa de madera

    wooden table

  • puerta de madera

    wooden door

Similar words

tronco: Rounded, thick section forming the central trunk of a tree.
tabla: Slender flat board sawn thin for panels, flooring, or joinery.
leña: Cut and split wood intended to be burned for heating or cooking.
tablón: Substantial, wide wooden board with greater thickness for structural work.

Definition in Spanish

Indica el material rígido obtenido de los árboles, utilizado para fabricar objetos, edificaciones y como leña.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin materia through Old Spanish, where the general meaning 'material' narrows to denote the rigid timber taken from trees for construction and firewood.

Usage tips

  • The idiom 'tener madera de' means 'to have the makings of' and is used to say that someone shows potential or aptitude.

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