diesel

diesel(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el diésel
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Diesel cars are more fuel efficient.Los automóviles que funcionan con diésel son más eficientes en el uso de combustible.
b. el gasoil
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
We need to put some diesel in the car today.Tenemos que ponerle gasoil al carro hoy.
c. el gasóleo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The motor runs on diesel, so it has a different sound to it.El motor funciona con gasóleo, y por eso tiene un sonido distinto.
a. el diésel
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
My last car had a gas engine. This one's a diesel.Mi último carro tuvo un motor naftero. Este es un diésel.
b. el coche diésel
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I drive a diesel because it gets better mileage.Conduzco un coche diésel porque es más económico.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. diésel
The generator in the garage has a diesel engine.El generador en el garaje tiene un motor diésel.
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