Compound Forms:
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| almond oil n | (oil from sweet almond seed) | aceite de almendras nm + loc adj |
| banana oil n | (amyl acetate: flavoring, etc.) | aceite de plátano loc nom m |
barrel,
oil barrel n | (unit of petroleum: 42 gallons) | barril nm |
| | | barril de petróleo nm + loc adj |
| | The price of oil barrels has reached a record high. |
| | El precio del barril de petróleo ha alcanzado un nuevo máximo histórico. |
bergamot,
bergamot oil n | uncountable (oil of bergamot fruit) (aceite de) | bergamota nf |
| | Bergamot is said to be good for the skin. |
big oil,
Big Oil n | pejorative (world's largest oil companies) | grandes petroleras grupo nom mpl |
| | Big Oil is lobbying Congress to let them ship American crude oil overseas. |
| burn the midnight oil v expr | figurative (work late at night) | trabajar hasta muy tarde loc verb |
| | | estudiar hasta muy tarde loc verb |
canola oil (US,
Can),
rapeseed oil,
rape oil (UK) n | (edible oil) | aceite de canola nm + loc adj |
| | | aceite de colza nm + loc adj |
| | Canola oil is often used for frying food. |
| | Rapeseed oil is delicious in salad dressings. |
| | El aceite de canola se usa para freír alimentos. |
| castor oil n | (oil of castor bean) | aceite de ricino nm + loc adj |
| | Grandmother was convinced that a dose of nasty-tasting castor oil would cure any stomach ailment. |
| | La abuela estaba convencida de que una dosis de repugnante aceite de ricino curaba cualquier problema de estómago. |
castor-oil plant,
castor oil plant n | (botany: tall shrub) (botánica: árbol) | ricino nm |
| citronella oil n | (essence of lemongrass) | aceite de citronela nm + loc adj |
| | | extracto de citronela nm + loc adj |
| | Citronella oil is used in aromatherapy to ease fatigue. |
| | In Africa, people use citronella oil to keep mosquitoes away. |
| | El aceite se citronela se usa en aromaterapia para calmar la fatiga. // En África la gente usa aceite de citronela para alejar a los mosquitos. |
clove oil,
oil of cloves n | (oil extracted from cloves) | aceite de clavo nm + loc adj |
| coal oil n | (kerosene) | aceite de hulla nm + loc adj |
| coconut oil n | (oil from coconuts) | aceite de coco loc nom m |
| | Coconut oil can be used as a lip balm. |
cod liver oil,
cod-liver oil n | (oil of codfish liver) | aceite de hígado de bacalao nm + loc adj |
| | Cod-liver oil contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. |
| cooking oil n | (vegetable oil used in cooking) | aceite de cocina, aceite de cocinar nm |
| | Some say that olive is the healthiest cooking oil, while others prefer canola. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. El aceite de oliva no sirve para lubricar engranajes, es aceite de cocina. |
| | | aceite comestible nm |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Entre los aceites comestibles, prefiero el de oliva. |
| | | aceite vegetal nm |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Hay quien dice que es más saludable cocinar con aceite de oliva que con aceite vegetal. |
| corn oil n | (cooking oil made from corn) (España) | aceite de maíz nm |
| | Corn oil, or maize oil, is mainly used for cooking. |
| cottonseed oil n | (oil from seeds of cotton plant) (de la semilla del algodón) | aceite de algodón nm + loc adj |
| crude oil n | (unrefined petroleum) | crudo nm |
| | When the price of crude oil goes up, so does everything else. |
| | La mancha de crudo se extendió por la costa. |
| diesel oil n | (diesel fuel) | gasoil nm |
| | The engine runs on diesel oil. |
| | El motor funciona con gasoil. |
| edible oil n | (plant or animal oil that can be eaten) | aceite comestible nm + adj mf |
| essential oil n | (oil: derived from plant) | aceite esencial loc nom m |
| | Essential oils are made from aromatic plants. |
| fish oil n | (oil from oily fish) | aceite de pescado nm + loc adj |
| | Fish oil contains several essential nutrients. |
| | El aceite de pescado tiene varios nutrientes esenciales. |
fixed oil,
fatty oil n | (chemistry: natural nonvolatile oil) | aceite fijo loc nom m |
flaxseed oil,
linseed oil n | (oil used in paints) | aceite de linaza nm + loc adj |
| | When used to treat wood or in paint, flaxseed oil is more commonly called linseed oil. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. El aceite de linaza se usa para tratar la madera o en pintura. |
| flaxseed oil n | (oil used as nutritional supplement) | aceite de linaza, aceite de lino, aceite de semillas de lino nm + loc adj |
| | Drizzle a little flaxseed oil on your muesli for good health. |
| | Ponle unas gotas de aceite de linaza a tu granola para que sea más saludable. |
| fuel oil n | (combustible oil used for power) (voz inglesa) | fuel oil loc nom f |
| | (MX) | gasolina nf |
| | (CL) | petróleo diesel loc nom m |
| | Leftover cooking oil can be converted into fuel oil. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Algunos generadores de electricidad usan fuel oil como combustible. |
| gas oil n | (intermediate viscosity fuel) | gasoil nm |
| | | gasóleo nm |
grease the wheels,
grease the way,
grease the skids (US),
oil the wheels (UK) v expr | figurative (make [sth] go more smoothly) | aceitar la maquinaria, engrasar la maquinaria loc verb |
| | | aceitar los engranajes, engrasar los engranajes loc verb |
| | Richard's friend greased the wheels a little to help him get his job application processed early. |
| | El amigo de Richard engrasó un poco la maquinaria para hacer que su solicitud de empleo se procesara antes. |
grease the wheels for [sb],
grease the way for [sb] (US),
oil the wheels for [sb] (UK) v expr | figurative (make [sth] go more smoothly for [sb]) (para ayudar a alguien) | aceitarle la maquinaria a, engrasarle la maquinaria a loc verb + prep |
| | (para ayudar a alguien) | aceitarle los engranajes a, engrasarle los engranajes a loc verb + prep |
| | (para facilitar un proceso) | aceitar la maquinaria de, engrasar la maquinaria de loc verb + prep |
| | (para facilitar un proceso) | aceitar los engranajes de, engrasar los engranajes de loc verb + prep |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. El empresario les aceitó la maquinaria a sus hijos para que pudieran acceder a buenos empleos. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Mediante una reforma tributaria, el Gobierno engrasó la maquinaria de la economía después de la crisis. |
grease the wheels of [sth] (US),
oil the wheels of [sth] (UK) v expr | (make [sth] go more smoothly) (figurado) | aceitar la maquinaria loc verb |
| | (figurado) | aceitar los engranajes loc verb |
hair oil,
hair tonic n | (hairstyling product) | brillantina nf |
| | | aceite para el cabello nm + loc prep |
| | | gomina nf |
| | | gel nf |
| | Jared spiked his hair with hair oil. |
| | Jared se llenó el pelo de brillantina. |
| healing oil n | (homeopathic essence) | bálsamo nm |
| | | aceite curativo nm + adj |
| | This healing oil is good for your skin. |
| | Este bálsamo es bueno para la piel. |
hemp oil,
hempseed oil,
hemp seed oil n | (oil from hemp seeds) | aceite de cáñamo nm + loc adj |
kerosene (US),
paraffin (UK),
paraffin oil n | (lamp oil) (AmL) | querosén nm |
| | | queroseno nm |
| | Antique lamps run on kerosene. |
| | Las lámparas antiguas usaban querosén. |
kerosene (US),
paraffin (UK),
paraffin oil n | (aircraft fuel) | querosén nm |
| | Jet engines are usually powered by kerosene. |
| lamp oil n | (kerosene) | aceite para lámparas grupo nom |
| | The lights were made from old glass bottles with wicks dipped in lamp oil. |
| | Las luces estaban hechas de botellas de vidrio viejas con el pabilo sumergido en aceite para lámparas. |
| | | parafina nf |
| | Las luces estaban hechas de botellas de vidrio viejas con el pabilo sumergido en parafina. |
| | (AR) | querosén, kerosén nm |
| | Las luces estaban hechas de botellas de vidrio viejas con el pabilo sumergido en querosén. |
| lavender oil n | (oil extracted from lavender flowers) | aceite de lavanda grupo nom |
| | | aceite esencial de lavanda grupo nom |
| | | esencia de lavanda grupo nom |
| | For a good night's sleep, sprinkle a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow. |
| | Para dormir bien, rocíe unas pocas gotas de aceite de lavanda en tu almohada. |
| lemon oil | (essential oil) | aceite de limón loc nom m |
| linseed oil n | (oil from flaxseed) | aceite de linaza loc nom m |
| | Linseed oil is used for protecting and sealing wood. |
| lubricating oil n | (oil used in engines, machines, etc.) | aceite lubricante nm + adj mf |
| massage oil n | (lotion used for body rubs) | aceite para masajes nm |
| | It felt good when the therapist rubbed massage oil into my back. |
methyl salicylate,
sweet birch oil,
wintergreen oil n | (chemistry) | salicilato de metilo loc nom m |
| mineral oil n | (colourless oil from petroleum) | aceite de petróleo grupo nom |
| | | aceite mineral grupo nom |
| | Mineral oil is commonly used as a laxative. |
| motor oil n | (oil for engine lubrication) | aceite de motor nm + loc adj |
| | | aceite para motor |
| | Always use the correct grade of motor oil for your car engine. |
| | | aceite de motor nm + loc adj |
| | | aceite para motor nm + loc adj |
| Note: El contexto generalmente permite omitir la locución adjetiva "de motor". |
| | Siempre usa el aceite de motor correcto en tu coche. |
| mustard oil n | (oil from mustard seeds) | aceite de mostaza nm + loc adj |
neroli oil,
orange flower oil n | (essential oil) | aceite de flores de naranjo nm + loc adj |
| oil and vinegar n | (vinaigrette, salad dressing) (aderezo) | vinagreta nf |
| Note: May take a plural verb |
| | Oil and vinegar is a salad dressing mix often recommended for people on diets. |
| | La vinagreta es un aderezo a menudo recomendado para la gente que está haciendo dieta. |
| | (aderezo) | aceite y vinagre grupo nom |
| | Aceite y vinagre es un aderezo a menudo recomendado para la gente que está haciendo dieta. |
| | | salsa vinagreta grupo nom |
| | La salsa vinagreta es un aderezo a menudo recomendado para la gente que está haciendo dieta. |
| oil burner n | (furnace that burns oil) | quemador de aceite, quemador de petróleo nm + loc adj |
| oil deposits npl | (reserves of oil) | reservas de petróleo grupo nom |
| | Oil deposits were discovered under the desert. |
| oil derrick | (oil drilling) | grúa Derrick loc nom f |
| oil drum n | (metal drum for oil) | bidón de aceite nm + loc adj |
| | | barril de petróleo nm + loc adj |
oil field,
oilfield n | (area where oil is mined) | campo petrolífero nm + adj |
| | We plan to drill five exploration wells in this oil field. |
| | Pensamos perforar cinco pozos de exploración en este campo petrolífero. |
| oil industry n | (petroleum-processing business) | industria petrolera nf |
| | Wilson wrote an article about the environmental impacts of the oil industry. |
| oil lamp n | (lamp that burns fuel) | lámpara de aceite grupo nom |
| | Oil lamps are useful to have when the electricity goes out. |
| | Las lámparas de aceite son útiles para cuando se corta la luz. |
| | | farol a querosén grupo nom |
| | Los faroles a querosén son útiles para cuando se corta la luz. |
| | | lámpara de petróleo grupo nom |
| | Las lámparas de petróleo son útiles para cuando se corta la luz. |
| oil mill n | (for grinding seeds) | molino de aceite nm + adj |
| | | almazara nm |
| oil paint n | often plural (for art) | óleo nm |
| | Many artists prefer to use oil paint, while others prefer watercolors or acrylics. |
| | Muchos artistas prefieren usar óleo, mientras que otros prefieren acuarelas o pintura acrílica. |
| | (arte) | pintura de óleo nf + loc adj |
| | Muchos artistas prefieren usar pintura de óleo, mientras que otros prefieren acuarelas o pintura acrílica. |
| oil painting n | (picture painted using oil paints) (Arte) | pintura al óleo nf |
| | The focal point of the room was a huge oil painting hung above the fireplace. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Este es un barniz especial que se utiliza para fijar las pinturas al óleo. |
| | | óleo nm |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Se inaugura una exposición de óleos y de acuarelas del artista la próxima semana. |
oil painting,
painting in oils n | uncountable (art of painting with oils) | pintura al óleo nf + loc adv |
| | | óleo nm |
| | When Harry took up oil painting, his aunt gave him her old paintbrushes. |
| oil palm n | (African tree) | palma aceitera loc nom f |
| oil pan n | US (mechanics) | recogedor de aceite nm + loc adj |
| oil pastel n | often plural (art medium: sticks of waxy pigment) | ceras de aceite de pastel grupo nom |
| | | ceras pastel loc nom fpl |
| | The artist showed us one of his recent paintings in oil pastel. |
| oil patch n | (area oil is produced) | área petrolera nf + loc adj |
| oil patch n | figurative (petroleum industry) | industria petrolera nf + loc adj |
| oil pipeline n | (pipe for transporting petroleum) | oleoducto nm |
| oil platform n | (for offshore oil drilling) | plataforma petrolífera nf + adj |
| | | plataforma petrolera nf + adj |
| | Barry works on an oil platform in the North Sea. |
| oil pressure n | (force that keeps engine lubricated) | presión de aceite nf + loc adj |
| | I checked the oil pressure and it was a bit low. |
| | Revisé la presión de aceite y estaba un poco baja. |
| oil refinery n | (plant where crude oil is processed) | refinería petrolera grupo nom |
| | A typical oil refinery is capable of processing 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. |
| | | destilería de petróleo grupo nom |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Planean la construcción de una destilería de petróleo en Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz. |
| | | refinería de petróleo grupo nom |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. La antigua planta de procesamiento de pizarras bituminosas fue reemplazada por una refinería de petróleo. |
| oil sand n | (thick bitumen deposit) | arenas de alquitrán, arenas bituminosas nfpl |
| | The refinery uses oil sand to produce diesel. |
| oil seal n | (gasket) | sello de aceite loc nom m |
| oil shale n | (geology: shale with bitumens) | lutita bituminosa nf + adj |
| | | esquisto bituminoso nm + adj |
| oil skimmer n | (machine: removes oil) | separador de aceites flotantes grupo nom |
| | The oil skimmer removes oil from the surface of the water in the cooling tank. |
| oil slick n | (layer of spilt oil) | fuga de petróleo nf + loc adj |
| | Dispersants can be used to remove the oil slick from the top of the water. |
| | Se pueden usar dispersantes para limpiar las fugas de petróleo de la superficie del agua. |
oil spill,
oil spillage n | (petroleum spillage) | derrame de petróleo grupo nom |
| | The oil spill has contaminated more than 100 km of coastline. |
| | Los derrames de petróleo contaminaron más de 100 kilómetros en la costa. |
| oil tanker n | (ship used for transporting oil) | petrolero nm |
| | | barco petrolero nm + adj |
| | The largest oil tankers can carry 500,000 tons of oil. |
| | El petrolero más grande puede llevar 500.000 toneladas de petróleo. |
| oil well n | (petroleum mine) | pozo petrolero grupo nom |
| | Their oil well turned out to be a gusher, producing over 1,200 barrels a day. |
| | Su pozo petrolero resultó ser muy efusivo, produciendo más de 1.200 barriles por día. |
| | | pozo petrolífero grupo nom |
| | Su pozo petrolífero resultó ser muy efusivo, produciendo más de 1.200 barriles por día. |
| oil-based adj | (paint, perfume) | con base de aceite loc adj |
oil-bearing,
oil bearing adj | (producing petroleum oil) | oleífero adj |
| Note: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| oil-burning adj | (using oil as fuel) | de petróleo, a petróleo loc adj |
| | | que usa petróleo loc adj |
| | There is an oil-burning stove in the kitchen. |
| oil-fired adj | (boiler, central heating) | alimentado por petróleo loc adj |
| | | alimentado por gasolina loc adj |
| | | calentado con aceite loc adj |
| | | alimentado con fuel loc adj |
| | This oil-fired boiler is very efficient. |
| oilskin n | uncountable (waterproof fabric) (tela) | hule nm |
| oilskin n | (waterproof raincoat) | impermeable nm |
| | (ES) | chubasquero nm |
| | (AR) | piloto nm |
| oilskins npl | (waterproof outfit) | traje impermeable nm + adj |
| olive oil n | (oil extracted from olives) | aceite de oliva nm + loc adj |
| | Elaine poured some olive oil over the salad. |
| | Elaine le puso aceite de oliva a la ensalada. |
| palm kernel oil n | (edible plant oil) | aceite de nuez de palma nm + loc adj |
| palm oil n | (oil extracted from palm nuts) | aceite de palma nm + loc adj |
| | Palm oil is used in hundreds of food products. |
| | El aceite de palma se usa en varios productos alimenticios. |
| patchouli oil n | (scented oil of patchouli plant) | aceite de pachuli, aceite de pachulí grupo nom |
| | Aroma therapists use patchouli oil for its healing properties. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. El aceite de pachuli es un buen antiséptico. |