El coste del combustible
Example: El coste del combustible subió mucho este mes.
Definition
"El coste del combustible" refers to the total amount of money required to purchase fuel necessary for operating vehicles, machinery, or heating systems. It reflects the expenses incurred due to the price and consumption of fuel, often impacting transportation and energy budgets significantly.
Etymology
The phrase "el coste del combustible" originates from Spanish, where "coste" means cost or expense, and "combustible" means fuel. "Combustible" derives from the Latin word "combustibilis," meaning 'able to be burnt.' Together, they describe the monetary cost associated with burning fuel.
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"El coste del combustible" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the cost of fuel