Cool MateMeaning of Petrol
a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc.
In simple words: A type of fuel used in cars.
Petrol in a sentence
- I need to stop and fill my car with petrol.
- The petrol prices have increased this month.
- In some countries, petrol is more expensive than in others.
- He spilled petrol on the ground while refueling.
- Do you know where the nearest petrol station is?
How to use Petrol
Commonly used in British English. In the US, it's referred to as 'gasoline'. It's appropriate to use in everyday conversations about cars and fuel.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a pet that needs fuel to run — think of 'pet' and 'rol' in 'petrol'.
Related words
Collocations with Petrol
Opposites of Petrol
Common mistakes with Petrol
- Confused with 'diesel' fuel.
- Using 'petrol' in American English contexts, where 'gas' is preferred.
Petrol appears in
Petrol in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بنزين
نوع من الوقود يُستخدم في السيارات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পেট্রোল
গাড়িতে ব্যবহৃত এক ধরণের জ্বালানী।
- GermanDeutsch
Benzin
Eine Art von Kraftstoff, der in Autos verwendet wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Gasolina
Un tipo de combustible usado en coches.
- Persianفارسی
بنزین
نوعی سوخت که در خودروها استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Essence
Un type de carburant utilisé dans les voitures.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पेट्रोल
कारों में इस्तेमाल होने वाला एक प्रकार का ईंधन।
- ItalianItaliano
Benzina
Un tipo di carburante usato nelle macchine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gasolina
Um tipo de combustível usado em carros.
- RussianРусский
Бензин
Тип топлива, используемый в автомобилях.
- Urduاردو
پیٹرول
کاروں میں استعمال ہونے والا ایک قسم کا ایندھن۔
- Chinese中文
汽油
一种用于汽车的燃料。
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Frequently asked questions about Petrol
What does Petrol mean?
A type of fuel used in cars.
What is the definition of Petrol?
a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc.
How do you use Petrol in a sentence?
I need to stop and fill my car with petrol.
Can you give another example of Petrol?
The petrol prices have increased this month.
What are synonyms for Petrol?
Common alternatives include gasoline, fuel, gas.
What is the opposite of Petrol?
Opposite meanings include electricity, diesel.
What words go with Petrol?
It commonly pairs with lead-free, ultra-low sulphur, unleaded, litre, tankful, fill (something) up with, fill something with, run on, burn, ignite, engine, tank, car.
What are common mistakes when using Petrol?
Confused with 'diesel' fuel. Using 'petrol' in American English contexts, where 'gas' is preferred.
How do you pronounce Petrol?
US: /["/ˈpetrəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpetrəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Petrol?
Commonly used in British English. In the US, it's referred to as 'gasoline'. It's appropriate to use in everyday conversations about cars and fuel.
What CEFR level is Petrol?
"Petrol" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.