nailon con fibra de vidrio
/nailon kon fibɾa de bidɾjo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, glass filled nylon is nailon con fibra de vidrio.
This phrase refers to a nylon plastic material reinforced with glass fibers to increase its strength and stiffness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nailon (nylon), con (with) and fibra de vidrio (glass fiber).
Which one should you use?
While nailon con fibra de vidrio is a standard way to express the concept, you may also see nailon reforzado con fibra de vidrio. Adding the word reforzado (reinforced) is a common and technically precise way to express the same concept in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, specifically Mexico and some Central American countries, nylon con fibra de vidrio is often used. In Spain, the term poliamida reforzada con vidrio or poliamida con carga de vidrio is more common.
Did you know?
- The word vidrio shares an ancient root with the English word 'vitreous', a term used in science to describe things that have a glass-like appearance.
- If you are reading a technical manual in Spain, you might see the term carga de vidrio used to describe the glass content within the nylon.
- The English word 'glass' and the Spanish word vidrio are not cognates, meaning they do not share the same linguistic origin.
Examples in context
- Esta pieza es de nailon con fibra de vidrio.This part is made of glass filled nylon.
- El nailon con fibra de vidrio es muy resistente.Glass filled nylon is very resistant.
- Necesitamos un nailon con fibra de vidrio para el motor.We need glass filled nylon for the engine.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing material specifications in a factory.
- Daniel¿Qué material usaremos para el soporte?What material will we use for the bracket?
- MaríaDaniel, usaremos nailon con fibra de vidrio.Daniel, we will use glass filled nylon.
- DanielEs una excelente elección para la rigidez.It is an excellent choice for stiffness.
- MaríaSí, la pieza será muy duradera.Yes, the part will be very durable.
