tanque
/TAHN-keh/
tank
Tanque referring to a container for storing liquid.
tanque(noun)
tank
?container for liquid or gas
reservoir
?large water storage
,cistern
?water storage
📝 In Action
Necesito parar para llenar el tanque de gasolina.
A2I need to stop to fill the gas tank.
Revisamos el nivel del agua en el tanque.
B1We checked the water level in the tank.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
In conversations about cars, 'el tanque' almost always means the fuel tank. In homes, it often refers to the water heater or a large storage container.
Tanque referring to an armored military vehicle.
📝 In Action
El tanque blindado avanzó por el campo.
B1The armored tank advanced across the field.
La película mostraba un combate entre varios tanques.
B2The movie showed a battle between several tanks.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tanque
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'tanque' in its military sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'tanquear' instead of 'llenar el tanque'?
Yes, in many Latin American countries, the verb 'tanquear' is commonly used as a quicker way to say 'to fill the gas tank' or 'to refuel.' In Spain, you would usually stick to 'llenar el depósito' or 'llenar el tanque'.