This is the 1646th most frequent Spanish word.
madera
"Wood" (material from trees).
Here, 'madera' is used as a noun representing the material 'wood'.
La mesa está hecha de madera.
The table is made of wood.
In this sentence, 'madera' refers to wood as a resource obtained from forests.
La madera del bosque es manejada de forma sostenible.
The wood from the forest is managed sustainably.
'Madera' here is used figuratively to refer to potential or inherent qualities.