borra de cánamo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈbor.ra de ˈka.na.mo/

Translation

Options for "borra de cánamo" into English could be "hemp tow" or "hemp waste."

Meaning

"Borra de cánamo" refers to the waste or scraps obtained from processing hemp. This term is more commonly used in written contexts, such as in technical manuals or industrial settings, due to its specific application in the field of hemp processing.

Example Sentences

1. La borra de cánamo resultante del procesamiento suele reutilizarse para fabricar papel reciclado.

2. The hemp tow resulting from processing is usually reused to make recycled paper.

3. Es importante desechar adecuadamente la borra de cánamo para minimizar el impacto ambiental.

4. It is important to properly dispose of hemp waste to minimize environmental impact.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, "borra de cánamo" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, the word "cáñamo" (hemp) does appear in some idiomatic expressions. Here are a few examples:

1. "Andar en las nubes"

2. Translation: "To have one's head in the clouds"

3. "Hacerse el loco como el cáñamo"

4. Translation: "To play dumb"

5. "Estar colocado como un cencerro"

6. Translation: "To be high as a kite"

Etymology

The term "borra" comes from the Latin "burra," meaning the waste or leftovers from the processing of a material. "Cánamo," on the other hand, comes from the Latin "cannabis."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: desecho de cánamo (hemp discard), residuo de cánamo (hemp residue)
• Antonyms: fibra de cánamo (hemp fiber), material de cánamo útil (useful hemp material)