aceite
ah-SAY-teh
/aˈsejte/
📝 In Action
Necesito un poco de aceite de oliva para la ensalada.
A1I need a little olive oil for the salad.
El coche necesita un cambio de aceite pronto.
A2The car needs an oil change soon.
Este aceite corporal huele a lavanda.
B1This body oil smells like lavender.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-e', 'aceite' is always a masculine word, so you use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el aceite'.
Uncountable Noun
'Aceite' is usually uncountable, like water or sugar. To measure it, you need a container: 'una botella de aceite' (a bottle of oil).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “La aceite es saludable.”
Correction: El aceite es saludable. (Remember, 'aceite' is masculine: 'el'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Specifying the type
To specify what kind of oil you mean, use 'aceite de...' (oil of...): 'aceite de coco' (coconut oil), 'aceite de girasol' (sunflower oil).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aceite
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish article must be used with 'aceite'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aceite' always used for food?
No. While it's very common in cooking (aceite de oliva), it is also used for mechanical oil (aceite de motor) and cosmetic oils (aceite corporal). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
How is 'aceite' different from 'grasa'?
Aceite is a liquid, usually poured (oil). Grasa is a solid or semi-solid substance at room temperature, like lard or thick grease. They both refer to fatty substances, but 'aceite' is fluid.