petrolero

petrolero, el petrolero(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. oil
Las industria petrolera y la minera reportaron pérdidas este trimestre.The oil and the mining industries reported losses this quarter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. oil tanker
El derrame lo causó un petrolero que chocó contra un iceberg.The spill was caused by an oil tanker that hit an iceberg.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. oil worker
Los petroleros también se unieron al paro.Oil workers also joined the strike.
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