Translation of Spanish word "fuego" to English
fuego
/ˈfwe.ɣo/
Meaning
NounA (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
How to use
Fuego ('fire') is masculine. Hacer fuego — To light a fire.
🇬🇧 English
fire
Example
Nos sentamos junto al fuego, cantando canciones y contando cuentos.
We sat by the fire, singing songs and telling stories.
Anoche hubo un incendio en la escuela y todo el lugar se quemó.
Last night there was a fire at the school and the whole place burned down.
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Common phrases
- jugar con fuego— to play with fire
- fuego de campamento— campfire
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What does the Spanish word "fuego" mean?▼
The Spanish word "fuego" means "fire" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No juegues con fuego." (which translates as "We sat by the fire, singing songs and telling stories.").
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