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• Describe una superficie o acabado que no es brillante ni lustroso; mate y de apariencia plana, sin reflejos.

Describes a surface or finish that is not shiny or glossy; dull and flat in appearance.

1. Not shiny or glossyB1formal

   Having a flat, dull, or non-reflective surface.

   mate (no brillante)

   • She prefers a matt finish for her photographs.
   • The walls were painted in a soft matt color.
   • This lipstick has a matt texture, not glossy.

   Sinónimosdullflatlusterlessmattenonreflectiveunpolished

   Antónimosglazedglossylustrouspolishedreflectiveshinysleek

• Sustancia física o material que ocupa espacio y tiene masa, o un asunto, tema o situación que se considera en un momento dado.

A noun referring to physical substance or material that occupies space and has mass, or a subject, topic, or situation under consideration.

1. Subject or topicA2formal

   An affair, situation, or subject being discussed or considered.

   asunto / tema

   • Let's discuss the matter at hand.
   • This is a serious matter that requires attention.
   • She refused to talk about the matter further.

   Sinónimosaffairbusinessconcernissuepointquestionsubjectthingtopic

2. B2formalscientific

   Physical substance that occupies space and has mass, as distinct from mind and spirit.

   materia

   • All matter is composed of atoms.
   • Dark matter is a mysterious substance in the universe.
   • The scientist studied the properties of organic matter.

   Sinónimosbodycorporealitymaterialstuffsubstance

   Antónimosenergymindnothingnessspiritvacuumvoid

3. Importance or significanceB1formal

   Used in phrases to indicate importance or relevance.

   importancia o relevancia

   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.
   • The details of the plan matter a great deal.

   Sinónimosconsequenceimportancemomentnotesignificanceweight

   Antónimosinsignificanceirrelevancetrivialityunimportance

4. Problem or difficultyA2informal

   A situation that is causing trouble or concern.

   Problema o dificultad

   • What's the matter with your car?
   • There's nothing the matter with her.
   • Is something the matter? You look upset.

   Sinónimosconcerndifficultyissueproblemtroubleworry

   Antónimosresolutionsolution

• Verbo que se usa para indicar que algo es importante o significativo, o para expresar la noción de tener importancia o relevancia.

A verb used to indicate that something is important or significant, or to express the concept of being of consequence.

1. Be importantA2formal

   To be of significance or importance.

   Importar

   • Your opinion really matters to me.
   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.

   Sinónimoscarry weightcountimportsignify

2. Be relevantB1formal

   To have relevance or bearing on a situation.

   importar (ser relevante)

   • The details of the case matter in court.
   • His past mistakes don't matter now.
   • Only the final result matters in this competition.

   Sinónimoscarry weightcountsignify

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