matter
US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
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materia
physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy
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All living things are composed of matter.
Todos los seres vivos están compuestos de materia.
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Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the mass-energy content of the observable universe.
La materia oscura es una forma hipotética de materia que se cree que representa aproximadamente el 27% del contenido de masa-energía del universo observable.
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materia, contenido
the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form
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The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
La materia del libro era profunda, aunque su estilo era simple.
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The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
El orador se centró en la esencia de la presentación.
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importar, ser importante
be important, significant, or relevant
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It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
No importa lo que uses, solo ven.
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Your opinion really matters to me.
Tu opinión realmente me importa.