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gas
/ɡas/Loanword from English gas
gasoline
Ho bisogno di fare il pieno di gas.
I need to fill up with gas.
scientific
A state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.
L'aria è un gas.
Air is a gas.
In chemistry, 'gas' refers to a state of matter.
everyday
Gasoline, a fuel used in internal combustion engines.
Ho bisogno di comprare del gas per la macchina.
I need to buy some gas for the car.
In everyday language, 'gas' often refers to gasoline.
everyday
A flammable gas used for cooking or heating.
Abbiamo finito il gas in cucina.
We ran out of gas in the kitchen.
This refers to natural gas or propane used in households.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'gas' in Italian depends heavily on the context. In scientific contexts, it refers to the state of matter, while in everyday language, it often means gasoline or natural gas.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
When referring to gasoline, Italians often use 'benzina' to avoid ambiguity. 'Gas' is more commonly used for natural gas or the scientific state of matter.
Word Origin
From English 'gas', which comes from the Greek 'chaos' (χάος), referring to the chaotic nature of gases.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'gas' can refer to both the scientific state of matter and gasoline. The context usually clarifies the meaning.
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