How to Say "petrol" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “petrol” is “gasolina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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.
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