gas station
[/ɡæs ˈsteɪʃən/]
nounpl: gas stations
posto de gasolina
1. A commercial establishment where gasoline and diesel fuel are sold for vehicles
I need to stop at the gas station to fill up my tank before the long drive.
Preciso parar no posto de gasolina para abastecer meu carro antes da viagem longa.
2. A facility that may also offer convenience items, restrooms, and other services
The gas station has a small convenience store where you can buy snacks and drinks.
O posto de gasolina tem uma pequena loja de conveniência onde você pode comprar lanches e bebidas.
In Brazil, gas stations (postos de gasolina) are ubiquitous and often have attendants who pump fuel for customers, though many modern stations allow self-service. They frequently include convenience stores, bathrooms, and sometimes restaurants. The terms vary slightly by region, with 'bomba' being more colloquial. In the USA, gas stations are essential infrastructure and self-service is standard; they're often called 'pumps' colloquially in NYC.
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