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2 Translation results for
oil
in Spanish
noun
|
verb
oil
noun
oils
aceite
;
petróleo
Example sentences of
oil
noun
•
The price of crude
oil
is expected to rise.
•
We heat our house with
oil
.
•
A little bit of
oil
will help lubricate the chain.
•
Add a little
oil
to the pan and stir-fry the onions.
•
The dressing is made with
oil
, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs.
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•
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oil
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Synonyms of
oil
noun
petroleum
oil
verb
oiled, has oiled, is oiling, oils
lubricar, engrasar, aceitar
Example sentences of
oil
verb
•
He
oiled
the bearings of the machine.
•
if you
oil
the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently
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Related phrases for
oil
linseed oil
- aceite de linaza
oil painting
- óleo, pintura al óleo
oil rig
- torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera
olive oil
- aceite de oliva
burn the midnight oil
- (figurado) quemarse las pestañas, hincar codos
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crude oil
- crudo, petroleo crudo
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Reverse translation for
oil
aceite
- oil
petróleo
- oil, petroleum
lubricar
- to lubricate, to oil
engrasar
- to grease, to lubricate
aceitar
- to oil
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