Bensina (en. Gasoline)
/benˈsina/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of liquid used as fuel for vehicles.
I asked him where he buys gasoline for his car.
Nagtanong ako sa kanya kung saan siya bumibili ng bensina para sa kanyang kotse.
Gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from the distillation of crude oil.
There are strict regulations on the use of gasoline in gasoline-powered vehicles.
Mahigpit ang regulasyon sa paggamit ng bensina sa mga sasakyang de-gasolina.
An important component in transportation systems.
The increase in gasoline prices affects all citizens.
Ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bensina ay nakakaapekto sa lahat ng mamamayan.
Etymology
Spanish: 'bencina', derived from 'benzene'
Common Phrases and Expressions
vehicle gasoline
Gasoline used for vehicles.
bensina ng sasakyan
to put gasoline
The process of adding gasoline to the vehicle's tank.
maglagay ng bensina
Related Words
petroleum
A liquid source of gasoline, used in producing various petroleum products.
petrolyo
fan
A device used to cool vehicles while traveling.
bentilador
Slang Meanings
Money or wealth
I don't have any bensina right now, so I can't go out.
Wala akong bensina ngayon, kaya hindi ako makakaalis.
Expenses
I hope I still have bensina for my bills this month.
Sana may bensina pa ako para sa mga bayarin ko sa buwan na ito.
Need or supply
I need to save bensina for our road trip.
Kailangan kong mag-ipon ng bensina para sa road trip namin.