aceite
/aˈθejte/noun★Beginner
formal
Oil, typically a liquid fat derived from plants or animals, used in cooking, lubrication, or as a fuel.
El aceite de oliva es saludable.
Olive oil is healthy.
Necesito comprar aceite para la cocina.
I need to buy oil for cooking.
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In Spanish, 'aceite' can refer to various types of oils, including cooking oils, motor oils, and essential oils.
Collocations
aceite de olivaolive oilaceite vegetalvegetable oilaceite de motormotor oil
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
echar aceitephrase
to pour oil
aceite de cocophrase
coconut oil
💡Pro Tip
Common Types of Oil
In Spanish, 'aceite' can refer to different types of oils, such as 'aceite de oliva' (olive oil) or 'aceite de girasol' (sunflower oil).
⚡Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Always use 'el aceite' because 'aceite' is a masculine noun in Spanish.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'oleum', meaning oil.
📝Usage Notes
'Aceite' is a common noun and is always masculine in Spanish. It is used in both culinary and industrial contexts.
Word Breakdown
aceit-
related to oil
root-e
noun ending
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés