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"Materials" is a form of "material", a noun which is often translated as "el material". "Services" is a form of "services", a plural noun which is often translated as "las fuerzas armadas". Learn more about the difference between "materials" and "services" below.
material(
muh
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tir
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i
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uhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (substance)
a. el material (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The box was lined with some sort of metallic material.La caja estaba forrada de algún tipo de material metálico.
2. (cloth)
b. el tejido (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I need an opaque material to make the curtains for the bedroom.Necesito un tejido opaco para hacer las cortinas del dormitorio.
3. (content)
a. el material (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You'll have no shortage of material writing a book on that subject.Si piensas escribir un libro sobre ese tema, no te faltará material.
b. la documentación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I went to the library to search for material for my research project.Fui a la biblioteca a buscar documentación para mi proyecto de investigación.
4. (education)
a. el material (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
These worksheets the teacher gave us are part of the course material.Estas hojas de ejercicios que nos dio la profesora son parte del material del curso.
5. (equipment)
a. el material (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The builders brought all their materials with them.Los albañiles trajeron sus propios materiales.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He is agile, but he is not goalkeeper material.Es ágil, pero no tiene madera de portero.
I was never considered manager material in the company.En la empresa nunca se me consideró como un posible directivo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
7. (physical)
a. material
He started as a scammer, lured by the idea of material gain with no effort.Empezó como estafador, alentado por la idea del beneficio material sin esfuerzo.
8. (relevant)
a. importante
The good salary was a material reason to continue in the company.El buen sueldo era un motivo importante para seguir en la empresa.
b. pertinente
There was no material evidence to prove the author's guilt.No había pruebas pertinentes para probar la culpabilidad del autor.
services(
ser
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vih
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sihz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (military)
a. las fuerzas armadas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How many years did you spend in the services?¿Cuántos años estuviste en las fuerzas armadas?
a. el área de servicio (F) (United Kingdom)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Can we stop in the next services?¿Podemos parar en la próxima área de servicio?
service
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (help)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't know how I can thank you for the service you've done us, doctor.No sé cómo puedo agradecerle el servicio que nos brindaste, doctor.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All staff who work for the prison service know about the scandal.Todos los empleados del servicio penitenciario saben del escándalo.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The public transportation service in this city is amazing.El servicio de transporte público en esta ciudad es asombroso.
6. (assistance)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our customer service is available 24/7.Nuestro servicio de atención al cliente está disponible 24/7.
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The service in this restaurant is really fast.El servicio en este restaurante es realmente rápido.
8. (disposal)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Don't forget that our staff are at your service.No olviden que nuestro personal está a su servicio.
9. (employment)
a. el trabajo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was dismissed after one year's service.Le despidieron después de un año de trabajo.
10. (military)
a. las fuerzas armadas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My little brother is in the service.Mi hermano menor trabaja en las fuerzas armadas.
11. (use)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The new planes will come into service next year.Los nuevos aviones entrarán en servicio el año que viene.
12. (religious)
a. el oficio (M) (Protestant)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The service will start later today because of a wedding.El oficio empezará hoy más tarde por causa de una boda.
b. la misa (F) (Catholic)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What time does the service begin?¿A qué hora empieza la misa?
13. (maintenance)
a. la revisión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The van needs service every six months.La camioneta necesita una revisión cada seis meses.
14. (sports)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The tennis player had a powerful service.El tenista tenía un potente servicio.
15. (culinary)
a. la vajilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We need to buy a new service to replace the broken one.Tenemos que comprar una vajilla nueva para sustituir la que está rota.
16. (legal)
a. la notificación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I received a service of summons to go to court.Recibí una notificación de mi citación para ir al juzgado.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
17. (to maintain)
a. hacer una revisión a
Have you serviced your car this year?¿Le has hecho al coche la revisión de este año?
18. (to pay)
a. pagar los intereses de
I'm afraid I can't service the loan.Me temo que no puedo pagar los intereses del préstamo.
