Fogón (en. Stove)

/foˈɡon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Fixed or portable structure where a fire is made.
Example Sentence: The kitchen stove is on for preparing dinner.
El fogón de la cocina está encendido para preparar la cena.
Definition: Wood stove or wood-fired kitchen.
Example Sentence: In the countryside, we cook on a wood stove.
En el campo, cocinamos en un fogón de leña.
Definition: Place meant for making fire outdoors.
Example Sentence: We gather around the stove to tell stories.
Nos reunimos alrededor del fogón para contar historias.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: The term 'fogón' comes from the Latin 'focus', which means 'fire' or 'hearth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to build a fire in the stove
Common Phrase Meaning: To prepare a meal using the stove.
hacer fuego en el fogón
Common Phrase: to sit around the stove
Common Phrase Meaning: To gather around a fire, commonly in a context of camaraderie.
sentarse alrededor del fogón
Common Phrase: to need a stove
Common Phrase Meaning: To require a specific space for cooking or heating.
necesitar un fogón

Related Words

Related Word: kitchen
Related Word Description: Place where food is prepared.
cocina
Related Word: barbecue
Related Word Description: Method of cooking food over coals or an open fire.
barbacoa
Related Word: burner
Related Word Description: Device or component of the kitchen that produces heat.
hornilla

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Gathering and socializing place.
Slang Meaning Example: The stove is the best place to throw a party.
El fogón es el mejor lugar para hacer una fiesta.
Slang Meaning: Makeshift cooking method.
Slang Meaning Example: We are going to use the camping stove for dinner.
Vamos a usar el fogón de camping para la cena.