elemento

noun
  1. A basic or essential part of something, often used to describe a component or aspect of a larger whole. noun
    The elemento of surprise was crucial in their strategy.
    Understanding each elemento of the project is key to its success.
  2. In chemistry, it refers to a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means and is made up of atoms all having the same number of protons. noun
    Oxygen is an elemento that is essential for life.
    Gold is a precious elemento used in jewelry.