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    Carbón (en. Coal)

    /karˈβon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Black, amorphous substance obtained from the incomplete combustion of organic matter.
    Coal is used as an energy source in many industries.
    El carbón se utiliza como fuente de energía en muchas industrias.
    Mineral coal found in nature.
    Anthracite is one of the most abundant fossil fuels.
    El carbón de piedra es uno de los combustibles fósiles más abundantes.
    Charcoal obtained by carbonizing wood.
    We use coal to grill in the garden.
    Utilizamos carbón para hacer una parrilla en el jardín.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carbō, carbōnis', meaning 'coal or charcoal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    activated carbon
    Type of coal used for filtering and purifying.
    carbón activo
    hit the bullseye like a coal
    Achieving a goal with precision.
    dar en el blanco como un carbón

    Related Words

    carbonization
    Process of converting organic matter into coal.
    carbonización
    coal merchant
    Person dedicated to selling coal.
    carbonero
    carbon
    Chemical element related to coal.
    carbono

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult or problematic situation.
    I'm in a coal because I don't know how to solve this problem.
    Estoy en un carbón porque no sé cómo resolver este problema.
    Something that is of poor quality.
    That car is a coal, it doesn't work well.
    Ese coche es un carbón, no funciona bien.