How to Say "oil worker" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “oil worker” is “petrolero” — B2 level.
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nounB2
a person who works in the petroleum industry
Examples
Mi tío es petrolero y trabaja en una plataforma.
My uncle is an oil worker and works on a platform.
Los petroleros convocaron una huelga para el lunes.
The oil workers called a strike for Monday.
El sindicato petrolero es muy poderoso en este país.
The oil workers' union is very powerful in this country.
People vs. Things
This word uses the '-ero' ending, which Spanish often uses for jobs (like 'panadero' for baker). It describes the person's profession.
Gender and Jobs
Mistake: “María es un petrolero.”
Correction: María es petrolera.
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