fuel

• Material como carbón, gas, petróleo o madera que se quema o se consume de otra manera para producir calor o energía.

A material, such as coal, gas, oil, or wood, that is burned or otherwise consumed to produce heat or power.

1. Energy sourceA2formal

   A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.

   combustible

   • The car runs on diesel fuel.
   • We need to buy more fuel for the generator.
   • Fossil fuels are a major source of energy worldwide.

   Sinónimoscombustible

2. Something that sustains or increasesB2informal

   Something that provides energy or support for an activity, emotion, or process.

   combustible (figurado)

   • Her speech added fuel to the debate.
   • The rumors were fuel for the gossip mill.
   • Exercise is good fuel for a healthy mind.

   Sinónimosammunitionencouragementfodderimpetusincentivenourishmentstimulussustenance

• Verbo que significa suministrar o proveer de combustible a algo, y también estimular, avivar o intensificar un sentimiento o una actividad.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or powering something with fuel, or to stimulate or intensify a feeling or activity.

1. Provide with fuelB1formal

   To supply something with material that can be burned to produce energy.

   Proveer de combustible

   • The truck was fueled with diesel before the long journey.
   • They fueled the generator to keep the lights on.
   • The aircraft needs to be fueled before takeoff.

   Sinónimosfeedfill uppowerrefuelstoke

2. Stimulate or intensifyB2formal

   To cause something to increase or become more active.

   avivar, estimular, intensificar

   • The scandal fueled rumors about the politician's resignation.
   • His speech fueled the crowd's enthusiasm for the cause.
   • Rising prices fueled public anger and protests.

   Sinónimosboostfanfeedinciteintensifyprovokestimulatestoke

   Antónimosdampendouseextinguishquellsuppress