aceite
masc.noun
1. oil, cooking oil
for cooking
Common combinations
- aceite de oliva — olive oil
- aceite de girasol — sunflower oil
- aceite de cocina — cooking oil
- Añade un poco de aceite a la ensalada.Add a little oil to the salad.
- Freímos las patatas en aceite de oliva.We fried the potatoes in olive oil.
- El aceite de girasol es más barato.Sunflower oil is cheaper.
2. oil, lubricating oil
for lubricating machines
Common combinations
- aceite de motor — engine oil
- cambio de aceite — oil change
- aceite lubricante — lubricating oil
- El coche necesita un cambio de aceite.The car needs an oil change.
- Pon aceite en la cadena de la bici.Put oil on the bike chain.
- La máquina funciona mejor con aceite.The machine works better with oil.
Same root
aceitosoaceitera