What is the Spanish word for "matter"?

Learn how to say "matter" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

matter

Spanish

asunto

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Alternative translations of "matter"

materia
tema
cuestión
importar

Examples of how to use "matter" in Spanish

English
This is a matter of great importance.
Spanish
Esto es una cuestión de gran importancia.
English
This is a private matter.
Spanish
Esto es un asunto privado.
English
Money is not the main matter.
Spanish
El dinero no es lo principal.
English
The police will handle the matter.
Spanish
La policía se encargará del asunto.
English
We discussed the matter at lunch.
Spanish
Hablamos del asunto en el almuerzo.

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