This is the 3161st most frequent Portuguese word.
componente
"Componente" in English means "component" or "part of a whole."
In this sentence, 'componente' is used to refer to a specific part of an electronic device, showing its primary meaning as an element of a larger system.
O transistor é um componente essencial para a operação do circuito.
The transistor is an essential component for the circuit's operation.
Here, 'componente' indicates a member or element that contributes to the collective group or team, expanding its usage to social structures.
Cada integrante do grupo é um componente da equipe.
Each member of the group is a component of the team.
In this case, 'componente' is metaphorically used to describe a characteristic or factor that contributes to an abstract concept, such as success.