English–Spanish
“fuel” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kombusˈtiβle/
Example
El coche necesita combustible para funcionar.
The car needs fuel to run.
How to say “fuel” in Spanish
“Fuel” in Spanish is combustible.
Material that burns to produce heat or power.
Example sentences with combustible
Buscan reducir el consumo de combustible en la ciudad.
They are seeking to reduce fuel consumption in the city.
Tips for using combustible
- When naming types of fuel, Spanish commonly pairs combustible with an adjective (for example combustible fósil, combustible líquido, combustible sólido) for precision.