petróleo
Definition
A naturally occurring flammable liquid found in rock formations beneath the Earth's surface, consisting primarily of hydrocarbons; also known as crude oil.
A fossil fuel extracted and refined to produce gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products essential for energy and industry.
Examples
El precio del petróleo subió tanto que mi coche ahora negocia su propio contrato de combustible.
The price of oil rose so much that my car is now negotiating its own fuel contract.
Descubrieron petróleo en el desierto, convirtiendo camellos en inversores de lujo.
They discovered oil in the desert, turning camels into luxury investors.
Sin petróleo, el mundo se detendría, pero con tanto, parece que flotamos en un mar de excusas ecológicas.
Without oil, the world would stop, but with so much, it seems we're floating in a sea of ecological excuses.
Los jeques beben petróleo como si fuera café matutino, mientras nosotros racionamos el depósito.
Sheikhs drink oil like morning coffee, while we ration the gas tank.