What is the Spanish word for "charcoal"?

Learn how to say "charcoal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

charcoal

Spanish

carbón

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Examples of how to use "charcoal" in Spanish

English
We are grilling with charcoal today.
Spanish
Hoy estamos asando con carbón vegetal.
English
She drew a portrait using charcoal sticks.
Spanish
Ella dibujó un retrato usando barras de carbón.
English
The grill smelled of charcoal and smoke.
Spanish
La parrilla olía a carbón y humo.
English
He bought charcoal for the outdoor barbecue.
Spanish
Él compró carbón para la barbacoa al aire libre.
English
Charcoal drawings require soft, careful strokes.
Spanish
Los dibujos con carbón requieren trazos suaves y cuidadosos.

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