Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
elemento
Pronunciation
IPA/eleˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nounelement
Example
La puntualidad es un elemento valorado en el trabajo.
Punctuality is a valued element at work.
More examples
En una receta, cada elemento aporta sabor al plato.
In a recipe, each element contributes flavor to the dish.
Core concept
Single part that composes a larger whole.
Common phrases
elemento clave
crucial element
elemento esencial
essential element
elemento químico
chemical element
Similar words
parte: Segment or portion belonging to a whole, often physical or abstract.
componente: Part designed to fulfill a role within a mechanism or system.
factor: Condition or circumstance that helps determine an outcome.
aspecto: Distinct feature or side of something considered from a viewpoint.
Definition in Spanish
Parte o unidad que contribuye a la composición de un todo o sistema; componente o factor que integra un conjunto.
Word origin
The Spanish noun derives from Latin elementum, ultimately from Greek stoicheion meaning basic constituent.
Usage tips
- Often combined with clave or esencial to mark importance, and when used about a person (ese elemento) it sounds informal or slightly derogatory.