El ingrediente
Example: El ingrediente principal de esta receta es el tomate fresco.
Definition
"El ingrediente" refers to any substance or item that is combined with others to create a dish or recipe, typically in cooking. It is the component that contributes to the flavor, texture, or appearance of the final prepared food.
Etymology
The word "el ingrediente" comes from the Latin 'ingredī', meaning 'to enter' or 'to go into', combined with the suffix '-ente' which indicates something that performs an action. Originally, it referred to a substance that 'enters into' a mixture, which perfectly fits how ingredients are used in recipes.
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"El ingrediente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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