How to Say "burnable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “burnable” is “combustible” — B1 level.
Examples
La etiqueta dice que el líquido es altamente combustible.
The label says the liquid is highly combustible (flammable).
Los materiales no combustibles deben guardarse por separado.
Non-combustible materials must be stored separately.
Invariable Adjective
As an adjective, 'combustible' is invariable. It ends in '-e' and stays the same whether describing a masculine or feminine noun: 'el gas combustible' or 'la madera combustible'.
Confusing 'Combustible' and 'Inflamable'
Mistake: “Sometimes learners think 'combustible' means 'non-flammable' because of the English prefix 'in-'.”
Correction: In Spanish, both 'combustible' and 'inflamable' mean the substance burns easily. The opposite is 'incombustible'.
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