How to Say "fuel" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fuel” is “combustible” — use 'combustible' when referring to materials like gasoline, diesel, or natural gas that provide energy for vehicles, machinery, or heating..
combustible
kohm-boos-TEE-bleh/kom.busˈti.βle/
Examples
El coche necesita combustible para funcionar.
The car needs fuel to run.
El precio del combustible ha subido mucho este mes.
The price of fuel has gone up a lot this month.
El avión tiene suficiente combustible para cruzar el océano.
The plane has enough fuel to cross the ocean.
La madera es un combustible natural muy usado en las chimeneas.
Wood is a natural fuel widely used in fireplaces.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-e', 'combustible' when used as a noun (fuel) is always masculine: 'el combustible'.
alimento
ah-lee-MEN-toh/a.liˈmen.to/
Examples
La inspiración es el alimento de todo artista.
Inspiration is the fuel for every artist.
La lectura es alimento para el alma y la mente.
Reading is food/nourishment for the soul and the mind.
Su ambición era el principal alimento de sus acciones.
His ambition was the main fuel for his actions.
Literal vs. Metaphorical Use
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