fiber
US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
1.
fibra
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
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Cotton fibers are used to make fabric.
Las fibras de algodón se utilizan para hacer tela.
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The rope was made of strong synthetic fibers.
La cuerda estaba hecha de fuertes fibras sintéticas.
2.
fibra dietética, fibra
dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
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Eating enough fiber is important for digestive health.
Comer suficiente fibra es importante para la salud digestiva.
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Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.
Los granos integrales son una buena fuente de fibra dietética.