benzina
/benˈd͡zi.na/feminine
Gasoline in Italian is benzina.
benzina refers to motor fuel.
Meaning: motor fuel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
benzina is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA transcription is /benˈdzi.na/.
Did you know?
- The word benzina traces its roots back to the German word 'Benzin', which was named after the chemist discovered its component.
- If you are driving a diesel car, you must never ask for benzina, as you would actually need 'gasolio' to avoid engine failure.
- Many Italian drivers use the phrase fare il pieno when getting benzina. It literally means 'to make the full'.
Examples in context
- La benzina diventa solo più cara.Gasoline only gets dearer.This sentence is useful for discussing the rising cost of benzina.Tatoeba #3107571 by Guybrush88, translation #812102 by papabear
- C'è una grande domanda di benzina.There is a great demand for gasoline.This sentence is useful for expressing the high demand for benzina.Tatoeba #992464 by Guybrush88, translation #63718 by CC
- La benzina viene venduta al litro.Gasoline is sold by the liter.This sentence is useful for describing how benzina is sold by the liter.Tatoeba #2402586 by Guybrush88, translation #63715 by CK
- Posso avere un pieno di benzina?Can I have a full tank of gasoline?
- Andiamo a fare rifornimento di benzina prima del viaggio.Let's refuel with gasoline before the trip.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are driving and realize they are running low on fuel.
- MatteoGiulia, la spia della benzina si è accesa.Giulia, the gasoline light came on.
- GiuliaDavvero? Dobbiamo fermarci subito al prossimo distributore.Really? We must stop immediately at the next station.
- MatteoSpero che ci sia abbastanza benzina per arrivare.I hope there is enough gasoline to get there.
- GiuliaNon preoccuparti, troverò presto una stazione.Don't worry, I will find a station soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gasoline” translations and entries benzina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries benzina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
