Componente (en. Component)

/kom.po.nen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part that contributes to forming a system or set.
The engine is an essential component of the car.
El motor es un componente esencial del automóvil.
Element of a formula or recipe.
The components of this cream are natural.
Los componentes de esta crema son naturales.
Quality or attribute of something.
The emotional component of the decision was significant.
El componente emocional de la decisión fue significativo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'componens', which means 'composer', related to 'componer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

active component
Part of a product that produces an effect.
componente activo
chemical component
Substance that is part of a mixture.
componente químico
risk component
Element that can increase the likelihood of a loss.
componente de riesgo

Related Words

composition
Action of composing or the result of it.
composición
constituent
That constitutes or is part of something.
constituente
structure
Arrangement and organization of the parts of a whole.
estructura

Slang Meanings

Element of a group that is sometimes considered less important.
Don't worry, he is just a component, not the boss.
No te preocupes, él es solo un componente, no el jefe.
Person who is part of a team or collective.
She is a key component in our project.
Ella es un componente clave en nuestro proyecto.