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“element” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eleˈmento/

Example

La puntualidad es un elemento valorado en el trabajo.

Punctuality is a valued element at work.

Illustration for elemento (element)

How to say “element” in Spanish

“Element” in Spanish is elemento.

Single part that composes a larger whole.

Full entry for elemento: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with elemento

En una receta, cada elemento aporta sabor al plato.

In a recipe, each element contributes flavor to the dish.

Tips for using elemento

  • Often combined with clave or esencial to mark importance, and when used about a person (ese elemento) it sounds informal or slightly derogatory.

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