Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
substancia
Pronunciation
IPA/suβsˈtanθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounsubstance
Example
No toques la substancia sin guantes.
Do not touch the substance without gloves.
More examples
Si encuentras una substancia desconocida, avisa a la persona responsable.
If you find an unknown substance, notify the person in charge.
Core concept
A distinct kind of matter or material, often a chemical or raw material.
Common phrases
substancia desconocida
unknown substance
substancia pegajosa
sticky substance
substancia tóxica
toxic substance
Similar words
material: A raw material or fabric used to make clothing, furniture, or other manufactured goods.
materia: Physical matter in general, the basic 'stuff' that makes up objects.
sustancia: A chemically defined substance with a particular composition and characteristic properties.
Definition in Spanish
Entidad material que tiene masa y volumen, usada para referirse a materiales o sustancias químicas.
Word origin
From Latin substantia (sub- 'under' + stare 'to stand'), meaning originally 'that which stands under' and later extended to denote the material or substance of something.
Usage tips
- The stress falls on the second syllable sus-TAN-cia and speakers usually give the exact substance name when precision matters.
Related words
- sustancialsubstantialadjective
- insustancialinsubstantialadjective