filling station

[ˈfɪlɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən]
nounpl: filling stations
posto de gasolina
1. a retail establishment where gasoline and other fuel products are sold for motor vehicles, typically also offering convenience items and sometimes automotive services
We stopped at the filling station to refuel before continuing our road trip.
Paramos no posto de gasolina para abastecer antes de continuar nossa viagem.
2. a service station or gas station where vehicles can be fueled and sometimes repaired
The filling station on the corner has the cheapest prices in town.
O posto de gasolina na esquina tem os preços mais baratos da cidade.
In Brazil, 'posto de gasolina' (or simply 'posto') is the standard term and these establishments are ubiquitous along highways and in urban areas. Many Brazilian filling stations offer additional services such as car washes, convenience stores with snacks and drinks, and sometimes mechanical repairs. In American English, 'gas station' is more commonly used than 'filling station', though both are understood. The term reflects the primary function of refueling vehicles.
NYC Slang
gas station, pump
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gas stationservice stationpetrol stationfuel stationpump station

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posto de gasolina
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
posto de gasolina
standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'posto'
São Paulo
posto de gasolina
standard usage, widely used in urban areas
Portugal
bomba de gasolina
European Portuguese prefers 'bomba de gasolina' or 'estação de serviço'

Related Words

gasolinefuel pumpdieselconvenience storeattendantnozzletank

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill up at the filling station
stop by the filling station
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