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    Bombero (en. Firefighter)

    /bomˈbeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is part of the fire department and is responsible for extinguishing fires.
    The firefighter arrived quickly to put out the fire in the building.
    El bombero llegó rápidamente para apagar el fuego en el edificio.
    A professional specialized in rescue and emergencies.
    Firefighters are trained to act in dangerous situations.
    Los bomberos están entrenados para actuar en situaciones de peligro.
    A member of an organization dedicated to the prevention and control of fires.
    The firefighter received an award for saving lives in a fire.
    El bombero recibió un premio por salvar vidas en un incendio.

    Etymology

    The term 'firefighter' comes from the Spanish 'bomba', which refers to the device used to extinguish fires.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a firefighter
    To act recklessly or hastily.
    ser un bombero
    firefighter by day, thief by night
    A person who appears to be good or helpful but is actually deceitful.
    bombero de día, ladrón de noche
    to carry the fire
    To be a very passionate person about what one does.
    llevar el fuego

    Related Words

    fire department
    Organization responsible for fighting fires and rescues.
    cuerpo de bomberos
    pump
    Machine designed to extract or propel fluids.
    bomba
    extinguishing
    Action of making a fire or blaze disappear.
    extinción

    Slang Meanings

    A person who helps in complicated situations.
    He is like a firefighter, always showing up when I need him.
    Él es como un bombero, siempre aparece cuando lo necesito.
    Someone who interfered in someone else's problem.
    Don't be a firefighter, keep out of what doesn't concern you.
    No seas bombero, no te metas en lo que no te importa.