elemento

element / componentnoun

Alternative meanings

A basic part or component of something; also a chemical element or an essential part of a set.

Pronunciation

eh-leh-MEN-toh

Root and affixes

Loanword used in Cebuano from Spanish elemento.

Variants or conjugations

ilimintu, element, bahin, sangkap

Related words and expressions

part, component, chemical, system, group

Meaning and usage notes

Elemento is used for a part or component, and also for a chemical element. Bahin or sangkap may sound more native depending on context.