reserva de combustible (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase.

Phonetic transcription

[reˈserβa de kom.busˈti.βle]

How the word is used in the Spanish language

"Reserva de combustible" is a term commonly used in the military context to refer to a designated amount of fuel that is kept in reserve to ensure that vehicles or machinery can continue to operate even when the main fuel supply is running low. This term is more frequently used in written documents or formal discussions related to military operations or logistics.

Examples

1. La reserva de combustible del tanque se agotó durante la última misión.

2. The fuel reserve of the tank was depleted during the last mission.

3. Es importante mantener siempre una reserva de combustible en caso de emergencia.

4. It is important to always keep a fuel reserve in case of an emergency.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, the term "reserva de combustible" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

• Reserva: comes from the Latin "reservare," which means "to keep back/keep in reserve."
• Combustible: from the Latin word "combustibilis," which refers to something that can be burnt.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: reserve de gasolina (fuel reserve), depósito de combustible (fuel tank).
• Antonyms: falta de combustible (lack of fuel), agotamiento de combustible (depletion of fuel).