el elemento
-the element
See the entry for elemento.

elemento

el elemento(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. element
El número de protones de cada elemento aparece en la tabla periódica.The number of protons in each element is shown on the periodic table.
a. element
Uno de los elementos clave de la campaña es la fotografía.One of the key elements of the campaign is photography.
b. part
En España la foto es un elemento importante del CV.In Spain a picture is an important part of one's CV.
c. component
El elemento esencial de una fiesta fantástica es la buena música.The essential component of a great party is good music.
a. element
Elise está en su elemento en la playa.Elise is in her element at the beach.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(person from a group)
a. element
Se detectó la presencia de elementos subversivos en la zonaThe presence of subversive elements was detected in the area.
b. individual
Los elementos que trabajan en esta asociación están muy calificados.The individuals who work in this association are highly qualified.
a. element
Uno de los elementos del calefactor se quemó.One of the heater's elements burned out.
a. crowd
A ese bar va muy mal elemento porque está por una zona marginal.The crowd that goes to that bar is appalling; it's a in bad part of town.
los elementos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. elements
De los cuatro elementos el fuego es el que más me llama la atención.Of the fours elements, fire is the one I relate to most.
a. elements
En la clase de escritura se imparten elementos de caligrafía.In the writing class elements of calligraphy are taught.
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