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oily
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oily(
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li
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. aceitoso
After eating so much oily food last night, today I'm in the mood for vegetable soup.Después de comer tanta comida aceitosa anoche, hoy tengo ganas de un caldo de verduras.
b. grasiento
The mechanic wiped the sweat from his forehead with an oily rag, leaving a mark.El mecánico se secó el sudor de la frente con un trapo grasiento y dejó una marca.
d. grasoso
The dermatologist recommended some skin care products for my oily skin.La dermatóloga recomendó unos productos de tratamiento dérmico para mi piel grasosa.
e. oleaginoso (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
The highway was closed due to an oily substance on the pavement.Se cerró la carretera debido a la presencia de una sustancia oleaginosa en el pavimento.
2. (smarmy)
a. empalagoso
I couldn't bear to listen to his oily speech anymore, so I put the TV on mute.Ya no podía aguantar su discurso empalagoso, así que puse la tele en silencio.
b. untuoso (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
I met Jeff at a wedding. He was an oily kind of fellow.Conocí a Jeff en una boda. Era un tipo untuoso.
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