This is the 11842nd most frequent Spanish word.
hidrocarburo
Hydrocarbon: An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
The word 'hidrocarburo' is used as a subject in plural in this descriptive sentence.
Los hidrocarburos son compuestos orgánicos principalmente compuestos de carbono e hidrógeno.
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen.
The term 'hidrocarburos' is employed as a direct object of the action in this explanatory sentence.
La combustión de hidrocarburos puede producir dióxido de carbono y agua.
The combustion of hydrocarbons can produce carbon dioxide and water.
Here, 'hidrocarburos' is used within a prepositional phrase indicating the source of the pollution.