diésel
/ˈdjesel/masculine
The English phrase diesel is translated into Spanish as diésel. Wiktionary also lists gasoil and gasóleo.
Meaning: fuel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diésel | /ˈdjesel/ | masculine |
| gasoil | /ɡasoil/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| gasóleo | /ɡasoleo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| dísel | /disel/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Note that diésel refers to diesel, while gasolina is used specifically for gasoline or petrol. To describe something as being diesel-powered or diesel-driven, use the preposition de followed by the noun, such as un motor de diésel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term gasoil is used for diesel. In Spain, gasóleo is a term commonly used to refer to diesel fuel.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjesel/
Did you know?
- While 'gas' in English often implies 'gasoline', in Spanish, if you simply say gas, a person will likely think you mean natural gas for cooking.
- Despite the English origin of diésel, Spanish grammar requires the addition of an accent mark on the 'e' to maintain the stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The word gasoil was borrowed from the English 'gas oil'.
Examples in context
- ¿Los trenes funcionan con gasoil?Do the trains run on diesel oil?This sentence is useful for asking if trains run on gasoil.Tatoeba #1677803 by teskmon, translation #326240 by CM
- En Francia, muchos coches funcionan con diésel.In France, a lot of cars run on diesel.This sentence is useful for stating that cars in France run on diésel.Tatoeba #10027996 by manufrutos, translation #9626053 by carlosalberto
- Este cortacésped funciona con gasolina, no le eches gasoil.This lawnmower runs on gasoline, don't put diesel in.This sentence is useful for warning someone not to put gasoil in a machine that uses gasoline.Tatoeba #10736714 by saverius, translation #13620594 by araneo
- El motor de mi coche consume mucho diésel.My car engine consumes a lot of diesel.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are at a gas station.
- María¿Necesitas diésel para el coche?Do you need diesel for the car?
- JavierSí, el depósito está casi vacío.Yes, the tank is almost empty.
- MaríaEntonces ponle diésel ahora mismo.Then put diesel in it right now.
- JavierVale, lo haré de inmediato.Okay, I will do it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diesel” translations and entries diésel, gasoil, gasóleo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gasoil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
