masa
/ˈmasa/feminine
The English word mass is translated into Spanish as masa in the context of physics.
In physics, masa refers to the quantity of matter which a body contains.
Meaning: physics: quantity of matter which a body contains (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word masa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmasa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use masa when referring to the religious service known as Mass. Instead, use misa.
When do people say it?
When referring to the religious Mass, speakers use misa or the phrase santa misa to emphasize its sacred nature.
Did you know?
- The word masa actually traces its roots back to a word for 'bread' in Ancient Greek, rather than a mathematical concept.
- If you ask a baker for masa, they will hand you dough rather than a measurement of matter.
- The word masa is used to describe the general public or the 'masses' in a sociopolitical sense. A person who appeals to the common people is said to appeal to the masa.
Examples in context
- Lo tildaron de masacre.They called it mass murder.This sentence shows how the word can be used in a context regarding mass murder.Tatoeba #1500423 by Shishir, translation #802186 by Source_VOA
- Una nube es una masa de vapor.A cloud is a mass of vapor.This sentence illustrates the use of the word to describe a collection of vapor.Tatoeba #1674209 by marcelostockle, translation #429824 by AlanF_US
- La producción en masa reduce el costo de ciertos productos.Mass production lowers the cost of certain goods.This sentence demonstrates the term used in the context of mass production.Tatoeba #1392659 by marcelostockle, translation #1392596 by CM
- Me gusta asistir a la misa todos los domingos.I enjoy attending Mass every Sunday.
- La Santa Misa es un momento de reflexión y oración.The Holy Mass is a moment for reflection and prayer.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are studying for a physics exam in a library.
- Javier¿Sabes calcular la masa de este objeto?Do you know how to calculate the mass of this object?
- ElenaSí, necesito el volumen y la densidad.Yes, I need the volume and the density.
- JavierEsa masa parece muy pequeña en la fórmula.That mass seems very small in the formula.
- ElenaEs porque el cuerpo es muy ligero.It is because the body is very light.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mass” translations and entries masa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries masa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
