quiero gasolina
/kjeɾo ɡasolina/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "I want gas" is expressed as quiero gasolina.
This phrase is a request used when someone needs to buy fuel for their vehicle. You might use it in a sentence such as Necesito parar, quiero gasolina (I need to stop, I want gas). In urgent situations, you can say ¡Necesito gasolina de inmediato! to mean "I need gasoline immediately!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want) and gasolina (gasoline).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the preferred word for gasoline is nafta. In Spain, gasóleo is a common term for diesel.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo ɡasolina/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will see signs for gasolineras, but the people working there are often called bomberos because they handle fuel pumps.
- While gasolina is used for fuel, the word gas in Spanish refers to the state of matter or natural gas for heating and cooking, not the liquid in a fuel tank.
- If you are in a Mexican service station, you might hear the term magna or premium used to specify the grade of fuel. Rather than asking for 'gasolina' alone, locals often specify the quality they want to pump.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿me puedo abastecer de combustible?Hello, can I refuel here?
- ¡Claro! ¿Cuánta gasolina necesita?Of course! How much gasoline do you need?
Example conversation
Elena tells Javier they need to stop at a petrol station.
- ElenaJavier, quiero gasolina ahora.Javier, I want gas now.
- JavierHay una estación aquí cerca.There is a station near here.
- ElenaPerfecto, porque quiero gasolina ya.Perfect, because I want gas already.
- JavierEstá bien, vamos allá.All right, let's go there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
