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el aceite
oil
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How do you say aceite in Spanish?
How do you pronounce aceite in Spanish?
aceite is pronounced /el aˈθejte/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El aceite fresco que compré esta mañana es el mejor para cocinar.
The fresh oil that I bought this morning is the best for cooking.
El aceite puro y dorado brilla bajo la luz del sol.
The pure and golden oil shines under the sunlight.
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Why is it masculine?
Aceite is masculine. While it does derive from Latin "oleum" (oil), the etymology requires correction: the word comes from Arabic "az-zait" (olive oil), which was borrowed into Spanish during the medieval period when Arabic was widely spoken in Iberia. This Arabic origin accounts for the "-eite" ending. The masculine gender in Spanish follows the pattern of most Spanish nouns ending in "-e", though the Arabic source word's gender characteristics also influenced its adoption as masculine in Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for oil?
The Spanish word for oil is el aceite — masculine.
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