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masculine

/iŋɡɾeˈðjente/

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Translation

ingredient

Word origin

From Latin ingrediens, the present participle of ingredi ('to enter'), from in- plus gradi ('to step, to walk').

Origin
Latin
Root
ingrediens
English cognates
ingredient, progress

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralingredientes

Examples

.

The secret of this sauce is a surprise ingredient.

.

We bought all the ingredients for dinner.

receta pocos .

The recipe uses few ingredients and is very easy.

¿ tarta?

Which ingredient is the cake missing?

¡ !

Love is the main ingredient of this meal!

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