oil

oil(
oyl
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el petróleo
(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)
They want to drill for oil in the nature reserve.Quieren explotar petróleo en la reserva natural.
a. el aceite
(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)
It's important to change the engine oil on a regular basis.Es importante cambiar el aceite en el motor con regularidad.
a. el aceite
(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 only dressing I use on my salad is olive oil and vinegar.El único aderezo que le pongo a mi ensalada es aceite de oliva y vinagre.
a. el óleo
(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)
You can learn how to paint with oil at your own pace.Puedes aprender a pintar al óleo a tu propio ritmo.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. lubricar
The last owner did not oil the engine at all.Su antiguo dueño no lubricó en absoluto el motor.
b. engrasar
Make sure the screws are well oiled.Asegúrate de que los tornillos estén bien engrasados.
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