This is the 12056th most frequent Spanish word.
ingrediente
Ingredient.
This use of 'ingrediente' refers to a tangible component required in the recipe for a dish.
El ingrediente principal de este pastel es el chocolate.
The main ingredient of this cake is chocolate.
Here, 'ingrediente' metaphorically represents a quality or element needed for achieving success.
La paciencia es un ingrediente esencial en el éxito.
Patience is an essential ingredient for success.
In this context, 'ingrediente' suggests an additional or unique component added to improve or modify a result.