lubricante

lubricating

adjective noun loo-bree-KAHN-teh Rare

Origin: Latin lubricans, present participle of lubricare (to make slippery)

Also means

lubricant

Usage Note

Lubricante functions as both an adjective (aceite lubricante — lubricating oil) and a noun (el lubricante — the lubricant). It describes substances that reduce friction between surfaces. In informal contexts it can also be used figuratively for social smoothing or a facilitating agent. The verb is lubricar.

Examples

"Aplicó lubricante a las bisagras de la puerta."

Natural Translation

He applied lubricant to the door hinges.

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