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"Gas station" in Spanish: gasolinera
la gasolinera
A gas station is la gasolinera. It is feminine. Fill the carro at la gasolinera before a long drive.
Driving
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How to pronounce gasolinera
Say it
gah-soh-lee-NEH-rah
/ɡa.so.li.ˈne.ɾa/
gah-soh-lee-NEH-rah. Stress NEH. Soft g.
"Gas station" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gasolinera | the gas station Latin American default. | Latin American default. |
| llenar en la gasolinera | to fill up at the gas station Driving. | Driving. |
| gasolinera más cercana | nearest gas station Asking directions. | Asking directions. |
| en la gasolinera | at the gas station Location. | Location. |
How to use gasolinera in real life
- 1Driving
Paramos en la gasolinera.
We'll stop at the gas station.
En la gasolinera.
- 2Ask
¿Dónde hay una gasolinera?
Where is there a gas station?
Una gasolinera.
- 3Fill-up
Lleno el tanque en la gasolinera.
I'll fill the tank at the gas station.
En la gasolinera.
Mistakes English speakers make with gasolinera
Incorrect: El gasolinera está abierta.
Correct: La gasolinera está abierta.
Gasolinera is feminine: la gasolinera.
Incorrect: Voy al gas station.
Correct: Voy a la gasolinera.
Use gasolinera, not English.
Good to know
Say gasolina for fuel. Ask attendants at la gasolinera for full or a peso amount.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Low fuel on a road trip
ChatPal
¿Ves una gasolinera?
Do you see a gas station?
You
Sí. Hay una gasolinera a la derecha.
Yes. There's a gas station on the right.
ChatPal
Entro con el carro.
I'll pull in with the car.
You
Pide lleno en la gasolinera.
Ask for a full tank at the gas station.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gas station" in Spanish
Is gasolinera feminine?
Yes: la gasolinera, una gasolinera.
How do you pronounce gasolinera?
Gah-soh-lee-NEH-rah. Stress NEH in gasolinera.
Fill up?
Llenar en la gasolinera.
Gasolina or gasolinera?
Gasolina is fuel. Gasolinera is the station.
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