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"Combustibles" is a noun which is often translated as "fuel", and "carburantes" is a noun which is also often translated as "fuel". Learn more about the difference between "combustibles" and "carburantes" below.
el combustible(
kohm
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boos
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tee
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bleh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. fuel
Necesitamos encontrar una gasolinera rápido. El carro está casi fuera de combustible.We need to find a gas station soon. The car is almost out of fuel.
¿Qué tipo de combustible se le pone a esta máquina curiosa?What sort of fuel do you put in this odd machine?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (ignitable)
a. combustible
¡Ten cuidado con la flama! Acuérdate que hay material combustible en la fábrica.Be careful with the flame! Remember that there's combustible material in the factory.
el carburante(
kahr
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boo
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rahn
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
