In Spanish, "oil" is el aceite. It is a noun.
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el aceite is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Spanish pronunciation rules.
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Buy on SteamIn Spanish, "oil" is el aceite. It is a noun. The word is spelled el aceite and pronounced as written, following Spanish pronunciation rules.
el aceite does not follow the typical -o/-a pattern in Spanish, so its gender should be memorised. Check a dictionary for the definite article (el or la) to confirm.
Use el aceite as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how el aceite fits into a sentence.
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