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A type of oil extracted from olives, used in cooking and dressings.
El aceite de oliva es un ingrediente esencial en la dieta mediterránea.
Olive oil is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Usa aceite de oliva para aliñar la ensalada.
Use olive oil to dress the salad.
Commonly categorized as 'virgen' (virgin) or 'virgen extra' (extra virgin) based on quality.
Learn the difference between 'virgen' (mechanically extracted, no defects) and 'virgen extra' (superior quality, no defects). 'Refinado' is lower quality.
In Spanish, 'aceite de oliva' is the complete term. Do not omit 'de oliva' (e.g., 'aceite' alone refers to any oil).
From 'aceite' (oil) + 'de' (of) + 'oliva' (olive), derived from Latin 'oleum' (oil) and 'oliva' (olive).
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'aceite de oliva' is the standard term for olive oil, with 'virgen extra' indicating the highest quality grade. The phrase is always used in this exact form.