gasolina
gah-so-LEE-nah
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Tenemos que parar en la gasolinera para poner gasolina.
A1We have to stop at the gas station to put gas in.
El coche consume mucha gasolina, es poco eficiente.
A2The car consumes a lot of gas; it's not very efficient.
ΒΏCuΓ‘nta gasolina queda en el tanque?
A1How much gas is left in the tank?
π‘ Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Remember, 'gasolina' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it, and any describing words must end in '-a' (e.g., 'la gasolina cara').
β Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Gas' and 'Gasolina'
Mistake: "Using 'el gas' when you mean car fuel."
Correction: Use 'la gasolina' for car fuel. 'El gas' usually refers to natural gas, cooking gas, or a general gaseous substance.
β Usage Tips
Asking for Unleaded
To ask for the standard unleaded fuel, ask for 'gasolina sin plomo' (gasoline without lead), or simply 'regular' in some places.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: gasolina
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase correctly asks for a fill-up?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Since 'gasolina' is feminine, how do I say 'the gas station'?
The gas station is 'la gasolinera,' keeping the feminine gender consistent with the fuel itself.