aceite
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “aceite” mean in English?
the oil
the oil (masc)
Example sentences
Cocino con aceite de oliva.
I cook with olive oil.
El aceite está caliente.
The oil is hot.
Necesito aceite para la ensalada.
I need oil for the salad.
How to use it
Aceite means 'oil' (cooking, machinery). Masculine: el aceite. Plural aceites for varieties. Common collocation: aceite de oliva.
Common mistake
Aceite is masculine despite ending in -e: el aceite, NOT 'la aceite'. Spain is famous for aceite de oliva (olive oil).