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How to Say "coal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcoalis carbónA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA2
as a raw material or fuel
A large, rough pile of black bituminous coal used as fuel, ready for burning.

Examples

La central eléctrica quema carbón para producir electricidad.

The power plant burns coal to produce electricity.

El carbón es una fuente de energía no renovable.

Coal is a non-renewable energy source.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in 'n', 'carbón' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el carbón'.

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