Brasero (en. Brazier)

/bɾaˈseɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A container that holds embers to heat up a space or food.
We placed the brasero in the center of the room to maintain warmth.
Colocamos el brasero en el centro de la habitación para mantener el calor.
An instrument used to warm hands or feet in winter.
She approached the brasero to warm her frozen hands.
Ella se acercó al brasero para calentar sus manos heladas.
A decorative element often used in gardens or outdoors.
The metal brasero beautifies the patio while providing heat.
El brasero de metal embellece el patio mientras proporciona calor.

Etymology

From the Latin 'brasa', which means 'burning coal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a brasero
To be very hot or heated.
estar como un brasero
to make a brasero
To gather people around an object that provides warmth.
hacer brasero

Related Words

embers
Coal that is burning and glowing.
brasas
heat
State of high temperature.
calor
heating
Process of raising temperature.
calentamiento

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is very warm or welcoming.
That girl is a brasero; she always makes others feel good.
Esa chica es un brasero, siempre hace sentir bien a los demás.
Can describe a situation or state where a lot of enthusiasm or passion is generated.
The party was on fire all night.
La fiesta estuvo en brasero toda la noche.