gasolinera
“gasolinera” means “gas station” in Spanish (place to buy fuel for a car).
gas station
Also: petrol station, filling station
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Tengo que parar en la gasolinera para echar combustible.
A1I have to stop at the gas station to get some fuel.
¿Sabes si hay una gasolinera abierta por aquí?
A2Do you know if there's a gas station open around here?
La gasolinera está al lado del supermercado.
A1The gas station is next to the supermarket.
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Words that translate to "gasolinera" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by combining 'gasolina' (gasoline) with the suffix '-era,' which denotes a place of sale or storage.
First recorded: Early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of automobiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gasolinera' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
It is widely understood everywhere, but many countries have their own preferred local terms like 'grifo' (Peru) or 'bencinera' (Chile).
How do I say 'self-service' at a gas station?
You would look for a sign that says 'autoservicio'.