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How to Say "raw material" in Spanish

The Spanish word forraw materialis materiaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
NounB2formal
materia prima (fixed phrase)
Two figures sitting at a table engaged in a conversation, focused on a centrally hovering, brightly glowing lightbulb, symbolizing a topic or idea.

Examples

El presidente es la máxima autoridad en materia de seguridad nacional.

The president is the highest authority on the topic of national security.

El cobre es una materia prima esencial para la industria electrónica.

Copper is an essential raw material for the electronics industry.

Fixed Phrase Usage

This meaning is often found in the fixed phrase 'en materia de...' (in the area of...), which introduces the topic being discussed in a formal setting.

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