Fósforos (en. Matches)

[ˈfos.o.ɾos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small objects used to ignite fire by rubbing them against a rough surface.

We need some matches to light the fireplace.

Necesitamos unos fósforos para encender la chimenea.

Essential items in the kitchen for lighting the stove fire.

I always keep matches handy when I go cooking.

Siempre tengo fósforos a mano cuando voy a cocinar.

They are found in boxes and are used in various outdoor activities.

Matches are very useful for camping.

Los fósforos son muy útiles para acampar.

From Latin 'phosphorus', referring to the phosphorus used in its creation.

Wet matches

Matches that do not ignite due to moisture.

fósforos mojados

To store matches

Keeping matches in a safe place for future use.

guardar fósforos

To light with matches

Using matches to start a fire.

encender con fósforos

Phosphorus

Chemical element used in the manufacture of matches.

fósforo

Lighter

Device that produces fire for lighting.

encendedor

Fuel

Material that can burn to produce energy.

combustible

A small and insignificant thing.

That problem is just a match compared to what we are facing.

Ese problema es solo un fósforo en comparación con lo que enfrentamos.

Something that helps to initiate a process.

That idea was the match that ignited the project.

Esa idea fue el fósforo que encendió el proyecto.