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fibra

FEE-brah/ˈfi.βɾa/

“fibra” means “fiber” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fiber

Also: internet, thread
NounfA2
A close-up of colorful raw cotton fibers and a bowl of whole grain oats.

📝 In Action

Las manzanas tienen mucha fibra.

A1

Apples have a lot of fiber.

He contratado fibra para tener internet más rápido.

A2

I've signed up for fiber to have faster internet.

Esta chaqueta está hecha de fibra sintética.

B1

This jacket is made of synthetic fiber.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • filamento (filament)
  • hebra (strand/thread)

Common Collocations

  • fibra óptica – fiber optics / high-speed internet
  • fibra vegetal – plant fiber
  • fibra de vidrio – fiberglass

grit

Also: nerve, muscle
NounfB2
A small, determined sprout pushing through a heavy, solid rock.

📝 In Action

Esa canción me tocó la fibra sensible.

B2

That song touched a raw nerve (moved me emotionally).

El equipo mostró mucha fibra en el segundo tiempo.

B2

The team showed a lot of grit in the second half.

Es un corredor con mucha fibra.

C1

He is a runner with a lot of lean muscle.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • carácter (character)
  • temple (mettle/courage)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fibra sensible – emotional chord / sore spot
  • fibra moral – moral fiber
  • tener fibra – to have grit/stamina

Idioms & Expressions

  • tocar la fibra – to move someone emotionally or hit a sensitive spot

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fibra" in Spanish:

fiber→grit→internet→muscle→nerve→thread→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fibra

Question 1 of 3

If someone says 'La película me tocó la fibra,' how do they feel?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fibroso(fibrous / stringy) — Adjective
fibrilar(to fibrillate / related to fibers) — Verb
microfibra(microfiber) — Noun
desfibrilador(defibrillator) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
vibralibra
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'fibra,' which referred to a filament, leaf, or the entrails of animals used in ancient rituals.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fiberFrench: fibrePortuguese: fibra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'fibra' only mean healthy food fiber?

No, it also refers to materials like fiberglass, fiber-optic internet, muscle strands, and even a person's inner strength or character.

How do I say 'fiberglass' in Spanish?

You say 'fibra de vidrio'.

Is 'fibra' used differently in Spain than in Mexico?

Generally, no. In both places, it's used for health, technology, and character. However, in Spain, using 'la fibra' for home internet is extremely common.