repostaje

refuelling

noun rreh-pohs-TAH-heh Rare

Usage Note

Repostaje is the action or instance of refuelling a vehicle, aircraft, or ship — derived from repostar ('to refuel'). It is common in motorsport commentary (parada para repostaje — 'pit stop for refuelling') and in aviation and maritime contexts. In everyday driving, the verb repostar and the noun repostaje are both used when talking about filling up at a petrol station, though repostaje is somewhat more technical than simply echar gasolina.

Examples

"El piloto entró a boxes para el repostaje."

Natural Translation

The driver came into the pits for refuelling.

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