Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
combustible
Pronunciation
IPA/kombusˈtiβle/
Meaning
- masculine nounfuel
Example
El coche necesita combustible para funcionar.
The car needs fuel to run.
More examples
Buscan reducir el consumo de combustible en la ciudad.
They are seeking to reduce fuel consumption in the city.
Core concept
Material that burns to produce heat or power.
Common phrases
consumo de combustible
fuel consumption
combustible renovable
renewable fuel
tanque de combustible
fuel tank
Similar words
gasolina: Liquid fuel used in most cars and small engines.
diésel: Liquid fuel used in buses, trucks, and vehicles with diesel engines.
Definition in Spanish
Indica cualquier materia inflamable utilizada para generar energía mediante la combustión.
Word origin
From Latin combustibilis 'able to be burned', from comburere 'to burn up', so the word focuses on suitability for combustion to generate energy.
Usage tips
- When naming types of fuel, Spanish commonly pairs combustible with an adjective (for example combustible fósil, combustible líquido, combustible sólido) for precision.
Other meanings
- flammableadjective
Related words
- combustióncombustionnoun