aceite mineral
/aˌθeite mineˈɾal/masculine
The English phrase "mineral oil" is translated into Spanish as aceite mineral.
Aceite mineral is a masculine noun used to describe the liquid mixture known as mineral oil.
Meaning: mixture (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may encounter the term aceite de parafina to refer to mineral oil. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and parts of Central America, aceite de vaselina is used to refer to the same substance.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "mineral oils", use aceites minerales.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌθeite mineˈɾal/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word aceite entered the language via Arabic az-zayt, which is a cognate of the Hebrew word záyit for 'olive'.
- In some regions, calling it aceite de vaselina might lead you to think of a thick ointment, but it is actually a common way to name liquid mineral oil.
- If you are in Spain, using the term aceite de parafina will sound much more natural to a chemist or pharmacist than the literal translation aceite mineral.
Examples in context
- El aceite mineral es muy denso.The mineral oil is very thick.
- Necesito comprar un poco de aceite mineral.I need to buy some mineral oil.
- Este aceite mineral sirve para la piel.This mineral oil is used for the skin.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a product label in a store.
- MateoSofía, ¿este aceite mineral es bueno?Sofía, is this mineral oil good?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es el mejor para el motor.Yes, Mateo, it is the best for the engine.
- MateoVoy a llevar una botella de aceite mineral entonces.I will take a bottle of mineral oil then.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a pagar.Perfect, let's go pay.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mineral oil” translations and entries aceite mineral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, mineral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
