Spanish word

componente

Pronunciation

IPA/kompoˈnente/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomponent

Example

La comunicación es un componente clave en una relación.

Communication is a key component in a relationship.

Illustration for componente (component)

More examples

Cada componente esencial contribuye al funcionamiento del equipo.

Each essential component contributes to the operation of the equipment.

Core concept

Piece that contributes a specific property to a whole.

Common phrases

  • componente esencial

    essential component

  • componente del sistema

    system component

  • componente básico

    basic component

Similar words

elemento: Basic constituent that combines with others to form a whole.
parte: Identifiable portion of a whole that can be separated or distinguished.
factor: Circumstance or influence that contributes to or alters an outcome.

Definition in Spanish

Parte que forma un todo y aporta una función o propiedad específica.

Word origin

Derived from Latin componere 'put together' through Spanish componer, with componente literally meaning a thing placed together with others.

Usage tips

  • Close to ingrediente in some contexts, but componente emphasizes a functional role in a structure while ingrediente usually implies a mixture or recipe.

Other meanings

  • ingredientnoun

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