el elemento
element
Parte básica o componente que forma algo más grande o completo.
Definition & meaning
The word elemento refers to several concepts:
- Basic component: A fundamental part, constituent, or ingredient of a whole. It refers to the essential pieces that make up a system, structure, or composition.
- Chemical element: A substance that consists of atoms which all have the same number of protons. These are the basic units of matter found in the periodic table.
- Environment or habitat: It can refer to the natural environment where an organism or entity belongs or functions effectively (e.g., "in its element").
- Member of a group: Occasionally used to refer to a person who is part of a group, organization, or social set, sometimes with a slightly derogatory nuance depending on the context.
- Feature or factor: A specific detail, aspect, or influence that contributes to a situation or result.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. Its plural form is elementos .
- Origin: It derives from the Latin word elementum, which referred to the basic principles or first elements of something, such as the letters of the alphabet or the physical components of the universe (earth, air, fire, water).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Componente : A constituent part of a system.
- Parte : A piece or section of a whole.
- Factor : A circumstance or influence contributing to a result.
- Ingrediente : Specifically used for parts of a mixture or recipe.
- Constituyente : That which constitutes or composes something.
Antonyms:
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Examples
El agua es un elemento esencial para la vida.noun
Water is an essential element for life.
El hierro es un elemento importante en la naturaleza.noun
Iron is an important element in nature.
El oxígeno es un elemento importante en el aire.noun
Oxygen is an important element in the air.
El oro es un elemento muy caro.noun
Gold is a very expensive element.
El hidrógeno es un elemento de la tabla periódica.noun
Hydrogen is an element of the periodic table.
El oro es un elemento muy valioso.noun
Gold is a very valuable element.
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