el aceite

the oil

Example Sentence

El aceite de oliva da un toque suave.

The oil adds a gentle touch.

Meaning

El aceite is oil, commonly used for cooking and seasoning. In everyday kitchen Spanish, aceite de oliva is one of the most frequent combinations.

Common Phrases

  • aceite de oliva — olive oil
  • un chorrito de aceite — a drizzle of oil

Example

Agrega un chorrito de aceite de oliva.

Add a drizzle of olive oil.

Common Mistake

Misspelling: write aceite, not aciete.