typical component

[/ˈtɪpɪkəl kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: typical components
componente típico
1. A standard or characteristic part of a larger system or structure that exemplifies what is usually or normally expected
A typical component of a computer is the motherboard.
Um componente típico de um computador é a placa-mãe.
2. An element that represents the normal or expected feature of something
Salt is a typical component of most cooking recipes.
Sal é um componente típico da maioria das receitas culinárias.
3. A standard part or ingredient that commonly appears in something
A typical component of Brazilian cuisine is black beans.
Um componente típico da culinária brasileira é o feijão preto.
This term is commonly used in technical documentation, engineering, cooking, and scientific contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's frequently used in academic and industrial settings. The phrase is formal and objective, making it suitable for professional and educational communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard componentcommon elementusual partcharacteristic ingredientordinary element
Antonyms / Antônimos
atypical componentunusual elementuncommon partrare ingredientexceptional component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
componente típico
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
componente típico / componente padrão
both terms commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
componente típico
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in technical terminology
General American English
typical component
widely used in technical, scientific, and culinary contexts

Related Words

componentelementingredientpartconstituent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a typical component of [something]
as a typical component
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