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fibra

fibre

noun FEE-brah Rare

Also means

nerve

Usage Note

Fibra covers dietary fibre (fibra dietética), textile fibres (fibra de algodón), optical fibre (fibra óptica), and figuratively one's inner strength or 'nerve' (tener fibra = to have guts). The phrase fibra óptica is the standard term for fibre-optic broadband in Spain and Latin America.

Examples

"Esta dieta es rica en fibra vegetal."

Natural Translation

This diet is rich in plant fibre.

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