element

elemento, parte, componente

Una de las partes que forman algo más grande, un plan o una situación.

En inglés sencillo: One part of a larger thing, plan, or situation.

• Music is a key element of the show.
• The plan contains several useful elements.
• There was an element of risk in her decision.

Cómo se usa: an element of something (Trust is an essential element of friendship.)

Sinónimos: part, component, aspect

Expresiones frecuentes: key element, essential element, element of something, important element

elemento, elemento químico

Sustancia básica formada por un solo tipo de átomo, como el hierro o el oxígeno.

En inglés sencillo: A basic substance, such as iron or oxygen, made of only one kind of atom.

• Iron is a chemical element.
• Water contains the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
• Which element has the symbol C?

Sinónimos: chemical element

Antónimos: compound

Expresiones frecuentes: chemical element, element symbol, metallic element, pure element

elemento

Cada uno de los cuatro componentes que antiguamente se creía que formaban todo: tierra, agua, aire y fuego.

En inglés sencillo: One of earth, water, air, and fire, once thought to make up everything in the world.

• Fire was considered an element.
• Ancient thinkers described four basic elements.
• The philosopher believed each element had different qualities.

Sinónimos: classical element

Expresiones frecuentes: classical element, element of fire, element of earth