Spanish word

material

Pronunciation

IPA/mateˈɾjal/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmaterial

Example

Necesitamos material para reparar la mesa.

We need material to repair the table.

Illustration for material (material)

More examples

Compré material escolar para mi hijo.

I bought school supplies for my son.

Core concept

Physical supplies or informational resources that support an activity.

Common phrases

  • material escolar

    school supplies

  • material didáctico

    teaching materials

  • material de oficina

    office supplies

Similar words

recurso: Available means or assets (tools, people, funds, information) used to achieve a goal.
documentación: Written or electronic records compiling information or procedures for reference.
apunte: Brief notes that record the main points and examples from a lesson or study session.
manual: Step-by-step guide that explains how to perform tasks or operate equipment.

Definition in Spanish

Recurso, físico o informativo, que sirve de apoyo para una actividad, como un material didáctico o un componente.

Word origin

From Latin materia via materialis, originally meaning 'matter', later broadened to include supplies, documents, or other resources that support an activity.

Usage tips

  • A modifier such as didáctico or de construcción clarifies whether material means physical supplies or informational resources.

Other meanings

  • suppliesnoun
  • equipmentnoun

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