fibra
nounCEFR B2
What does “fibra” mean in English?
fibre — thread-like material; dietary fibre; fibre optic internet
fibre — thread-like material; dietary fibre; fibre optic internet (fibra óptica; fibra dietética; fibra de carbono)
Example sentences
El despliegue de la fibra óptica en zonas rurales es un requisito indispensable para garantizar la igualdad digital.
The rollout of fibre optics in rural areas is an essential requirement for guaranteeing digital equality.
Los nutricionistas recomiendan una dieta rica en fibra para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Nutritionists recommend a diet rich in dietary fibre to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Los vehículos de competición utilizan piezas de fibra de carbono para reducir el peso sin sacrificar la resistencia.
Competition vehicles use carbon fibre parts to reduce weight without sacrificing strength.
How to use it
La fibra (noun, feminine) has three productive B2 senses: (1) fibre optic internet (la fibra óptica / la fibra); (2) dietary fibre (la fibra dietética/alimentaria); (3) material fibre (fibra de carbono/natural). At B2, sense (1) is extremely frequent in everyday tech discourse, while sense (2) is important in health contexts. Core collocations: tener fibra (to have fibre broadband — shorthand); contratar la fibra; fibra óptica; fibra dietética; rico en fibra; fibra de carbono. The related adjective is fibroso/a.
Common mistake
In everyday Spanish, la fibra (without qualifier) very often means fibre broadband (¿Tienes fibra en casa?). Don't confuse with el hilo (thread/wire — narrower) or la red (network — broader). 'Fibre-rich' = rico en fibra (not *fibroso, which describes texture).