ingrediente
“ingrediente” means “ingredient” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
ingredient
Also: component
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar los ingredientes para la cena.
A1I need to buy the ingredients for dinner.
Mezcla todos los ingredientes en un bol grande.
A2Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Esta salsa tiene un ingrediente secreto muy especial.
B1This sauce has a very special secret ingredient.
element, factor
📝 In Action
La confianza es el ingrediente clave de una buena amistad.
B2Trust is the key element of a good friendship.
El plan tiene todos los ingredientes para ser un éxito.
B2The plan has all the factors to be a success.
La película tiene los ingredientes típicos de un drama romántico.
C1The movie has the typical elements of a romantic drama.
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Quick Quiz: ingrediente
Question 1 of 3
Which article should you use with 'ingrediente'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'ingrediens', which describes something that 'enters' or 'goes into' a mixture.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ingrediente' masculine or feminine?
It is always masculine: 'el ingrediente'.
What is the plural of 'ingrediente'?
The plural is 'ingredientes'.
Is it used the same way as in English?
Yes, almost exactly! It refers to both physical parts of a recipe and metaphorical parts of a situation.