noun

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thread

Es un filamento delgado y alargado que forma parte de un tejido, un hilo o un cabello.

Hebra is a Spanish noun, primarily used in the context of threads or strands.

Meaning:

  1. Thread or Strand: It refers to a very fine piece or filament of a material such as fabric, hair, or wire. For example, a "hebra de lana" means a strand of wool.
  2. DNA Strand: In biology, "hebra" means a strand of DNA.

Parts:

  • The word "hebra" is feminine: la hebra.
  • It comes from Latin filum, but evolved in Spanish to specifically mean a thin thread or strand.

Synonyms:

  • Filamento (filament)
  • Hilo (thread)
  • Hebrita (a diminutive form, meaning little strand or thread)

Antonyms:

  • While direct antonyms are not often used, something opposite to a strand might be:
    • Masa (mass), meaning a lump of material
    • Sólido (solid), emphasizing bulk rather than thin filament.

Usage in sentences:

  • Encontré una hebra de cabello en la ropa. (I found a strand of hair on the clothes.)
  • Cada hebra de ADN contiene información genética. (Each DNA strand contains genetic information.)

In summary, hebra is a fine thread or filament, commonly used in contexts ranging from textiles to biology.

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Encontré una hebra roja en mi camisa.noun

I found a red thread on my shirt.

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