el derrame de petróleo
-the oil spill
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derrame de petróleo

el derrame de petróleo(
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rrah
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troh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. oil spill
El petrolero chocó contra otro barco y se produjo un derrame de petróleo.The oil tanker hit another ship and there was an oil spill.
b. spillage of oil
El derrame de petróleo hizo mucho daño a la fauna marina.The spillage of oil caused a lot of damage to the marine wildlife.
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