How to Say "gasoline" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “gasoline” is “gasolina” — use this word when referring to the actual liquid fuel you buy at a gas station, especially common in North America..
gasolina
/gah-so-LEE-nah//ɡasoliˈna/
Examples
Tenemos que parar en la gasolinera para poner gasolina.
We have to stop at the gas station to put gas in.
El coche consume mucha gasolina, es poco eficiente.
The car consumes a lot of gas; it's not very efficient.
¿Cuánta gasolina queda en el tanque?
How much gas is left in the tank?
Gender Reminder
Remember, 'gasolina' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it, and any describing words must end in '-a' (e.g., 'la gasolina cara').
Confusing 'Gas' and 'Gasolina'
Mistake: “Using 'el gas' when you mean car fuel.”
Correction: Use 'la gasolina' for car fuel. 'El gas' usually refers to natural gas, cooking gas, or a general gaseous substance.
combustible
kohm-boos-TEE-bleh/kom.busˈti.βle/
Examples
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'.
Gasolina vs. Combustible
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