poco combustible
/poko kombustible/from spelling rules
The English phrase "low fuel" is expressed in Spanish as poco combustible.
A common way to express this is Poca gasolina. In more technical or formal contexts, such as a vehicle interface, you might see the phrase bajo nivel de combustible, which means "low fuel level".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase poco combustible is composed of poco (little/few) and combustible (fuel).
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American regions, people might use the slang term estoy en las últimas to describe a car with low fuel, implying the vehicle is on its last legs.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the term la reserva to refer specifically to the 'low fuel' state or the reserve gauge of a car.
- In some South American regions, you might encounter the word nafta instead of gasolina to refer to the fuel in your tank.
Examples in context
- Al estar conduciendo, me di cuenta de que tengo poca gasolina. ¿Puede indicarme dónde puedo encontrar una estación de servicio?While driving, I realized that I have low fuel. Can you tell me where I can find a service station?
- Me preocupa que quede poco combustible.I am worried that there is little fuel left.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are driving and check the dashboard.
- SofíaMateo, mira el tablero.Mateo, look at the dashboard.
- MateoTienes razón, tenemos poco combustible.You are right, we have low fuel.
- Sofía¿Hay una gasolinera cerca?Is there a gas station nearby?
- MateoSí, hay una en la siguiente calle.Yes, there is one on the next street.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
