How to Say "petrol station" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “petrol station” is “gasolinera” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo que parar en la gasolinera para echar combustible.
I have to stop at the gas station to get some fuel.
¿Sabes si hay una gasolinera abierta por aquí?
Do you know if there's a gas station open around here?
La gasolinera está al lado del supermercado.
The gas station is next to the supermarket.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it (la gasolinera).
The '-era' Ending
The ending '-era' is often used in Spanish to describe a place where a specific product is sold or kept.
Gasolina vs. Gasolinera
Mistake: “Using 'gasolina' to refer to the building.”
Correction: Use 'gasolina' for the liquid fuel and 'gasolinera' for the physical station where you buy it.
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