Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
mineral
Pronunciation
IPA/mineˈɾal/
Meaning
- masculine nounmineral
Example
Necesitamos minerales para una dieta equilibrada.
We need minerals for a balanced diet.
More examples
En verano prefiero agua con minerales para hidratarme.
In summer I prefer water with minerals to hydrate myself.
Core concept
Natural inorganic substance that forms crystalline parts of rocks or acts as a trace nutrient for living organisms.
Common phrases
tomar minerales
take minerals
agua con minerales
water with minerals
Similar words
nutriente: Substance obtained from food used for growth, energy, repair, and maintenance.
vitamina: Organic compound required in tiny amounts that helps regulate metabolism and body processes.
suplemento: Product taken to supply or boost nutrients when dietary intake is inadequate.
roca: Hard, naturally occurring solid material that makes up much of the Earth's crust.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia inorgánica natural que, según el contexto, puede ser un compuesto sólido de la corteza terrestre o un micronutriente necesario en pequeñas cantidades para los seres vivos.
Word origin
From Latin minerale 'of a mine', originally meaning a mined substance and later broadened in science to refer both to rock-forming minerals and to inorganic dietary nutrients.
Usage tips
- In diet contexts Spanish normally uses the plural minerales and commonly pairs it with vitaminas, while in geology speakers identify single minerals by species or say un mineral.
Other meanings
- orenoun