oil in Spanish
oil in Spanish is aceite, óleo, saín — oil means a thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
oil in Spanish
aceite
Liquid fat.
óleo
Liquid fat.
saín
Liquid fat.
petróleo
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
aceite
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
aceite vegetal
aceitar
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
engrasar
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
engrasar
(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.
What does "oil" mean?
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noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
"She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
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verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
"He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate."
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oil in a sentence
- She fried the vegetables in olive oil.
- The price of oil rose sharply after the announcement.
- He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.
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What is "oil" in Spanish?
"oil" in Spanish is aceite, óleo, saín. oil means: A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
How do you use "oil" in a sentence?
Example: "She fried the vegetables in olive oil." In Spanish, "oil" is aceite, óleo, saín.
Are there other ways to say "oil" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "oil": aceite, óleo, saín, petróleo, aceite vegetal, aceitar.
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