Usage Note
Carburante is the general word for motor fuel, covering both benzina (petrol/gasoline) and gasolio (diesel). In Italian fare rifornimento di carburante means 'to refuel.' It is masculine despite ending in -e. Do not confuse with carburatore (carburettor).
Examples
"Il serbatoio del carburante è vuoto."
Natural Translation
The fuel tank is empty.

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