tanque
Tank
The Spanish word 'tanque' translates to 'tank' in English. It can refer to a large container or receptacle for holding liquids or gases, like a water tank or fuel tank. Also, in a military context, it refers to a heavily armored combat vehicle fitted with a cannon and typically tracks.
Example sentences using: tanque
El tanque de agua está vacío
The water tank is empty
This sentence may be used in a variety of contexts where the availability of water is being described, such as problems in a residential home or discussions about farming resources.
El soldado condujo el tanque a través del campo de batalla
The soldier drove the tank across the battlefield
This sentence is most commonly used in historical or fictional descriptions of military exercises or encounters, where 'tanque' is used to refer to an armored fighting vehicle.
El tanque de gasolina de mi coche está casi vacío
The gas tank of my car is almost empty
In this context, 'tanque' refers to the fuel tank of a vehicle. This phrase could be used in everyday conversation to discuss the status of a car's fuel levels.