What is the Spanish word for "tanker"?

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

English

tanker

Spanish

petrolero

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Alternative translations of "tanker"

cisterna
buque tanque
tanquero

Examples of how to use "tanker" in Spanish

English
A large oil tanker sailed into the port.
Spanish
Un gran petrolero entró en el puerto.
English
The tanker delivered fuel to the island.
Spanish
El petrolero entregó combustible a la isla.
English
A huge tanker blocked the narrow canal.
Spanish
Un enorme petrolero bloqueó el estrecho canal.
English
They watched the tanker enter the harbor.
Spanish
Ellos vieron al petrolero entrar en el puerto.
English
The crew inspected the tanker before departure.
Spanish
La tripulación inspeccionó el petrolero antes de partir.

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A large oil tanker sailed into the port.

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