gasolinera
nounCEFR A1
What does “gasolinera” mean in English?
the petrol station
the petrol station (fem)
Example sentences
Voy a la gasolinera.
I'm going to the petrol station.
La gasolinera está abierta 24 horas.
The petrol station is open 24/7.
Echo gasolina en la gasolinera.
I fill up at the petrol station.
How to use it
Gasolinera means 'petrol station' / 'gas station'. Feminine: la gasolinera. Compound: gasolina + -era (place suffix).
Common mistake
Use the verb echar (to put in / pour) for filling petrol: 'echar gasolina'. Don't use poner (which is more general 'put').