Spanish word

aceite

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈθeite/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoil

Example

Necesito aceite para cocinar.

I need oil for cooking.

Illustration for aceite (oil)

More examples

La sartén necesita un poco de aceite antes de freír.

The pan needs a little oil before frying.

Core concept

Fatty liquid extracted from plants or fruits for cooking, seasoning, or lubrication.

Common phrases

  • aceite de oliva

    olive oil

  • aceite vegetal

    vegetable oil

  • aceite de motor

    engine oil

Similar words

grasa: Fat stored in animal or plant bodies, typically solid or semi-solid at room temperature.
manteca: Rendered pork fat used in cooking and baking, solid at room temperature.
lubricante: Lubricating oil applied to machines to reduce friction and protect moving parts.

Definition in Spanish

Líquido graso, normalmente extraído de plantas o frutos, usado para cocinar, aliñar alimentos y como lubricante.

Word origin

It comes from Arabic al-zayt 'olive oil', which was adopted into medieval Ibero-Romance (aceyte) and eventually became modern Spanish aceite.

Usage tips

  • In recipes and markets, people normally state the type (for example aceite de oliva or aceite de girasol) instead of using only aceite.

Related words

  • aceitosooilyadjective
  • aceitadooiledadjective
  • aceiteraoil dispensernoun

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