English–Spanish
“oil” in Spanish
How to say “oil” in Spanish
“Oil” in Spanish is aceite.
Fatty liquid extracted from plants or fruits for cooking, seasoning, or lubrication.
Example sentences with aceite
La sartén necesita un poco de aceite antes de freír.
The pan needs a little oil before frying.
Tips for using aceite
- In recipes and markets, people normally state the type (for example aceite de oliva or aceite de girasol) instead of using only aceite.
Other Spanish words for “oil”
Necesitamos petróleo para generar energía.
We need oil to generate energy.
Vi un camión petrolero en la carretera.
I saw an oil tanker on the road.