propano
/pɾoˈpano/masculine
The English word "propane" is translated into Spanish as propano.
propano refers to the aliphatic hydrocarbon C3H8.
Meaning: aliphatic hydrocarbon: C3H8 (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, propano is preceded by the masculine article el to say "the propane" (el propano).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoˈpano/
Did you know?
- The word propano was borrowed from the German 'Propan', which explains why it does not follow a traditional Latin-based evolution seen in other Spanish words.
- In certain regions of Latin America, the term gas de bombona is often used to refer to the propane stored in portable cylinders.
- While 'propano' is the scientific name, in many Spanish-speaking countries, people simply refer to the fuel as gas when using it for cooking or heating.
Examples in context
- Allí venden propano barato.They sell cheap propane there.This sentence is useful for mentioning where cheap propano is sold.Tatoeba #10067476 by manufrutos, translation #10059727 by shekitten
- No bebas propano.Don't drink propane.This sentence is useful for a warning against drinking propano.Tatoeba #10060852 by manufrutos, translation #10059827 by shekitten
- Es un programa sobre un vendedor de propano y su familia.It's a show about a propane salesman and his family.This sentence is useful for describing a show about a salesman of propano and his family.Tatoeba #10060858 by manufrutos, translation #10059785 by shekitten
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar propano en esta tienda?Excuse me, where can I find propane in this store?
- La barbacoa en el camping estaba genial. Utilizamos gas propano.The barbecue at the campsite was great, we used propane gas.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are checking the fuel for their outdoor grill.
- DanielSofía, ¿tenemos suficiente propano para la parrilla?Sofía, do we have enough propane for the grill?
- SofíaCreo que el tanque está casi vacío.I think the tank is almost empty.
- DanielTengo que ir a comprar más propano ahora.I have to go buy more propane now.
- SofíaEstá bien, Daniel, yo preparo la carne.That's fine, Daniel, I'll prepare the meat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “propane” translations and entries propano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries propano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
