How to Say "element" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “element” is “elemento” — use 'elemento' when referring to a fundamental component or part of something, or a chemical/classical element..
elemento
eh-leh-MEN-toh/e.leˈmen.to/
Examples
La confianza es un elemento fundamental en cualquier relación.
Trust is a fundamental element in any relationship.
Necesitamos tres elementos para completar este circuito electrónico.
We need three components to complete this electronic circuit.
El tiempo es un elemento clave para el éxito de la receta.
Timing is a key factor for the success of the recipe.
El oxígeno es el elemento más abundante en la corteza terrestre.
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
Gender Check
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in '-a' are feminine, and nouns ending in '-o' are masculine, 'elemento' is always masculine (el elemento).
elemento
eh-leh-MEN-toh/e.leˈmen.to/
Examples
El oxígeno es el elemento más abundante en la corteza terrestre.
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
La confianza es un elemento fundamental en cualquier relación.
Trust is a fundamental element in any relationship.
Necesitamos tres elementos para completar este circuito electrónico.
We need three components to complete this electronic circuit.
El tiempo es un elemento clave para el éxito de la receta.
Timing is a key factor for the success of the recipe.
Gender Check
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in '-a' are feminine, and nouns ending in '-o' are masculine, 'elemento' is always masculine (el elemento).
factor
fahk-TOHR/fakˈtoɾ/
Examples
El clima es un factor importante en este viaje.
The weather is an important factor on this trip.
Hay varios factores que debemos considerar.
There are several factors we must consider.
El factor suerte ayudó mucho al equipo.
The luck factor helped the team a lot.
Easy Cognate
This word is a 'perfect cognate,' meaning it looks and means the same thing in both Spanish and English. Just remember to stress the last syllable (TOHR).
Gender Agreement
Mistake: “la factor”
Correction: el factor. Even though it doesn't end in 'o', it is a masculine noun.
Elemento vs. Factor
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