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    Gas (en. Gas)

    /ɡas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fluid that has no definite shape and expands to fill the container that holds it.
    Air is a mixture of gases.
    El aire es una mezcla de gases.
    Substance used as fuel or for energy.
    Natural gas is used for cooking.
    El gas natural se utiliza para cocinar.
    Produced by combustion or by a chemical reaction.
    Exhaust gases are toxic.
    Los gases de escape son tóxicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gas' introduced in the 17th century by the alchemist Jan Baptist van Helmont.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a gas
    To be very funny or comical.
    ser un gas
    to be in la la land
    To be distracted or in another world.
    estar en la luna de gas

    Related Words

    diesel
    Liquid fuel derived from oil.
    gasóleo
    gasification
    Process of converting a substance into gas.
    gasificación
    gas pipeline
    Duct for transporting gas.
    gasoducto

    Slang Meanings

    To be energetic or excited.
    Today I'm on fire, I have gas!
    Hoy estoy a full, ¡tengo gas!
    Easy or quick money.
    I made a couple of deals and now I have a bit of gas.
    Hice un par de tratos y ahora tengo un poco de gas.