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la madera(
mah
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deh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (of a tree)
b. timber (for construction)
Cuando llegue el pedido de madera, podemos empezar la construcción de la cabaña.When the order of timber arrives, we can begin construction of the cabin.
2. (wine)
a. Madeira
Tomamos una botella de Madera para celebrar su graduación.We drank a bottle of Madeira to celebrate his graduation.
3. (figurative) (necessary elements)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. makings
Tu hijo tiene madera de ganador. Será un gran piloto de Fórmula Uno.Your son has the makings of a winner. He'll be a great Formula One driver.
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