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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
noun
Liquid fat.
óleo
noun
Liquid fat.
saín
noun
Liquid fat.
petróleo
noun
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
aceite
noun
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
aceite vegetal
noun
aceitar
verb
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
engrasar
verb
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
engrasar
verb
(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

What does "oil" mean?

  1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
    "She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
  2. 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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