No. 3,161 in Portuguese
componente
"Componente" in English means "component" or "part of a whole."
In a sentence
O transistor é um componente essencial para a operação do circuito.
The transistor is an essential component for the circuit's operation.
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.
Cada integrante do grupo é um componente da equipe.
Each member of the group is a component of the team.
Here, 'componente' indicates a member or element that contributes to the collective group or team, expanding its usage to social structures.
A capacidade de adaptação é um componente importante do sucesso.
The ability to adapt is an important component of success.
In this case, 'componente' is metaphorically used to describe a characteristic or factor that contributes to an abstract concept, such as success.
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