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"Gas" is a noun which is often translated as "gas", and "luz" is a noun which is often translated as "light". Learn more about the difference between "gas" and "luz" below.
el gas(
gahs
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (physics)
a. gas
La atmósfera de algunos planetas está compuesta por gas venenoso.The atmosphere of some planets is made up of poisonous gas.
2. (gasoline) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. gas (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay que pararnos para ponerle gas al carro.We need to stop to put gas in the car.
b. petrol (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tengo que pasar por la gasolinera a echar gas; llevo el depósito del carro casi vacío.I need to go to a petrol station to fill up with petrol; the fuel tank is nearly empty.
4. (medicine)
5. (colloquial) (energy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. gas
El entrenador dice que el equipo ha perdido gas y que necesita un descanso.The coach says the team has lost gas and needs a break.
los gases
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
la luz(
loos
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (luminosity)
a. light
La luz del farol entraba por la ventana e iluminaba el cuarto.The light from the streetlight came in through the window and illuminated the room.
2. (device)
a. light
Si enciendes la luz, podrás ver dónde estás.If you turn on the light, you'll see where you are.
3. (power)
