madera

Madera is the Spanish and Portuguese word for wood or timber. In everyday use, it denotes solid wood sourced from trees and is a basic material in construction, furniture making, carpentry, and crafts. The term appears in product names and descriptions for lumber, plywood, veneers, and related wood-based materials, and it is commonly encountered in the vocabulary of forestry and carpentry.

Madera, California, is a city in Madera County, located in the central part of the U.S. state of California. It lies in the San Joaquin Valley, northeast of Fresno, and serves as the county seat of Madera County. The local economy has historically depended on agriculture, with additional activity in manufacturing, logistics, and services.

As a toponym and surname, madera reflects the linguistic heritage of Spanish-speaking regions. The word remains widely recognized in place names and personal names across the Americas and in other Spanish- and Portuguese-influenced communities.