Spanish word

diésel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdjesel/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiesel

Example

¿Dónde venden diésel cerca de aquí?

Where do they sell diesel near here?

Illustration for diésel (diesel)

More examples

El precio del diésel ha subido esta semana.

The price of diesel has risen this week.

Core concept

Petroleum fuel used in automobile, truck, and heavy-machinery engines.

Common phrases

  • precio del diésel

    price of diesel

  • combustible diésel

    diesel fuel

  • coche diésel

    diesel-powered car

Similar words

gasóleo: Light vehicle diesel oil intended for filling tanks, used in many everyday diesel cars.
gasoil: Broad, nontechnical name for diesel fuel supplied to vehicle and machine tanks.
gasolina: Flammable petroleum fuel for spark-ignition engines, the common petrol used in cars.
combustible: Burnable material that supplies energy when combusted, including fuels for transport.

Definition in Spanish

Combustible derivado del petróleo empleado en motores de automóviles, camiones y maquinaria pesada.

Word origin

From the surname of German engineer Rudolf Diesel, the word names his engine and, by extension, the fuel that powers it.

Usage tips

  • Spanish diésel carries an acute accent on the e and commonly appears as an adjective after the noun (motor diésel).

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