fibre
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 fibres 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 fibres.
La cuerda estaba hecha de fibras sintéticas fuertes.
2.
fibra, fibra dietética
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 fibre is important for a healthy digestive system.
Comer suficiente fibra es importante para un sistema digestivo saludable.
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Whole grains are a good source of dietary fibre.
Los granos integrales son una buena fuente de fibra dietética.