La materia prima
Example: La materia prima de alta calidad es esencial para fabricar buenos productos.
Definition
"La materia prima" refers to the basic raw materials used in the production of goods. It is the fundamental substance or ingredients that are processed or transformed to create finished products, essential for manufacturing high-quality items.
Etymology
The term "la materia prima" comes from Spanish, where "materia" means 'matter' or 'material,' and "prima" means 'first' or 'primary.' Together, they describe the original or primary material used in production. Did you know? This concept has been vital since ancient times when artisans relied on raw materials to craft tools and goods.
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"La materia prima" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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