Ascuas (en. Embers)

/as'kwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Incandescent particles that remain from combustion.

The embers of the fire shone in the dark.

Las ascuas del fuego brillaban en la oscuridad.

A situation of danger or imminent suffering.

He is in suspense due to the uncertainty of his job.

Está entre ascuas por la incertidumbre de su trabajo.

From the Latin 'asqua', which means embers or coals.

to be in suspense

To be in a situation of tension or uncertainty.

estar entre ascuas

to draw out the embers

To reveal what was kept hidden or secret.

sacar las ascuas

to be left in suspense

To leave someone in unease or expectation.

quedar en ascuas

fire

Chemical reaction that releases light and heat.

fuego

heat

Form of energy that transfers between bodies due to temperature difference.

calor

combustion

Chemical reaction that produces heat and light.

combustión

To be in a delicate or dangerous situation.

When he was told the news, he was left in suspense.

Cuando le dijeron la noticia, se quedó en ascuas.

To feel uncertainty or anxiety about a situation.

His exam is in suspense; he doesn't know if he will do well.

Su examen está entre ascuas, no sabe si le irá bien.