gases
/GAH-sehs/
gases
Gases can refer to substances like air or colorful vapors.
gases(noun)
gases
?plural form of gas; substances like air
fumes
?exhaust or strong-smelling vapors
๐ In Action
El aire es una mezcla de diferentes gases.
A2Air is a mixture of different gases.
Los gases del escape de los coches contaminan la ciudad.
B1The exhaust fumes from cars pollute the city.
๐ก Grammar Points
Plural endings
Since the singular word 'gas' ends in a consonant, we add '-es' to make it plural: 'gases'.
โญ Usage Tips
Science vs. Street
In a lab, 'gases' refers to chemistry. In the street, it often refers to pollution or car exhaust.
In a different context, 'gases' can refer to intestinal gas.
gases(noun)
gas
?intestinal gas or flatulence
bloating
?the physical feeling of trapped air in the stomach
๐ In Action
Me duele el estรณmago porque tengo muchos gases.
B1My stomach hurts because I have a lot of gas.
Hay comidas que producen muchos gases.
B1There are foods that produce a lot of gas.
๐ก Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
While English speakers often say 'I have gas' (singular), Spanish speakers almost always use the plural 'tengo gases'.
โญ Usage Tips
Polite conversations
The word 'gases' is the standard, polite way to talk about digestion. It is much more acceptable than slang words for 'farting'.
โ๏ธ Quick Practice
๐ก Quick Quiz: gases
Question 1 of 1
If someone says 'Me siento mal, tengo gases,' what are they most likely experiencing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gases' ever used as a verb?
Technically, yes. It is a form of the rare verb 'gasar' (to treat with gas), but you will almost never hear it used this way in normal conversation. It is 99% used as the plural of the noun 'gas'.
Can I use 'gases' to talk about the gas I put in my car?
Not usually. For fuel, Spanish speakers use 'gasolina' (gasoline) or 'gasoil' (diesel). 'Gases' usually refers to the physical state of matter or digestive air.