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    Gasolina (en. Gasoline)

    /ɡasoˈlinɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An oxidizer that is mainly used in automobile engines.
    The car won't start because it has run out of gasoline.
    El coche no arranca porque se ha quedado sin gasolina.
    A mixture of hydrocarbons used for the operation of engines.
    High-octane gasoline is more efficient.
    La gasolina de alto octanaje es más eficiente.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term that comes from the Italian 'gasolina', which in turn derives from 'gas', referring to its volatile components.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be high-energy
    To be very energetic or motivated.
    estar a gasolina
    to fill the gasoline tank
    To refuel a vehicle with fuel.
    llenar el tanque de gasolina
    high-quality gasoline
    Gasoline that meets higher performance standards.
    gasolina de alta calidad

    Related Words

    fuel
    A substance that can burn to produce energy.
    combustible
    ethanol
    Alcohol that is often mixed with gasoline to create biofuels.
    etanol

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to gasoline in colloquial terms.
    That street is full of 'gas' because of the number of cars passing by.
    Esa calle está llena de 'gas' por la cantidad de autos que pasan.
    Low-quality gasoline.
    Don't buy there, they only sell 'puddle gasoline'.
    No compres ahí, solo venden 'gasolina de charco'.