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"el tambito" ?

"el tambito" ?

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¡son casi 15 dólares lo que le va a costar a usted el tambito de gas ahora!

this is a word used in El Salvador, but I'm not sure what it is exactly. Thanks!

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updated Oct 31, 2010
posted by mamandetrois

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tambo de gas

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updated Oct 31, 2010
edited by mediterrunio
posted by mediterrunio
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Thanks, renaerules. So perhaps it's a "tank" of gas for a car?

updated Oct 31, 2010
posted by mamandetrois
For your cooking stove I would say.... - margaretbl, Oct 31, 2010
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En España tenía que compra el butagas para la cocina. It lasted pretty long.... (didn't cook a lot).

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updated Oct 31, 2010
posted by margaretbl
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I believe "el tambito de gas" refers to a "gas cylinder" much like the type you would use in a paintball gun or the like. It could be a CO2 gas cylinder.... something on a small scale for toys or guns. I am not a native, so there could be a better explanation! Welcome to the forum!

updated Oct 31, 2010
posted by renaerules