diesel

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdaɪ.zəl/ AmE /ˈdaɪ.zel/

noun en → es

1 FUEL [uncountable] B1

a type of fuel for engines, especially in cars and trucks

diesel (combustible)

  • use diesel

Collocations diesel engine · diesel fuel

  • The car runs on diesel.

    El coche funciona con diésel.

2 VEHICLE [countable] B1

a vehicle that uses diesel fuel, such as a truck or bus

vehículo de diésel

  • drive a diesel

Collocations diesel car · diesel truck

  • He drives a big diesel truck.

    Él conduce un gran camión de diésel.