Fogosa (en. Fiery)

fo-ɡo-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who is passionate or fiery in their emotions.
She is a fiery lover, always showing her feelings.
Ella es una fogosa en el amor, siempre mostrando sus sentimientos.
Something that is intense or burning.
The conversation was fiery, full of strong opinions.
La charla fue fogosa, llena de opiniones fuertes.
Said of a fire that burns very strongly.
The stove was fiery, lighting up the entire cabin.
El fogón estaba fogoso, iluminando toda la cabaña.

Etymology

From the Latin 'focōsus', meaning 'ardent' or 'fiery'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a fiery character
To be a very passionate or temperamental person.
tener un carácter fogoso
fiery discussions
Very exciting or intense debates.
discusiones fogosas
a fiery statement
A statement made with a lot of passion or energy.
una fogosa declaración
to dance in a passionate way
To dance with a lot of energy and passion.
bailar de manera fogosa

Related Words

fire
Chemical element that produces light and heat, essential in some contexts.
fuego
passion
Intense feeling or emotion felt towards something or someone.
pasión
energy
Ability to do work or provoke changes.
energía

Slang Meanings

A very passionate person in bed.
That girl is fiery; she never stops surprising me.
Esa chica es fogosa; no para de sorprenderme.
Someone who gets angry easily.
Don't say that to her, she's very fiery and it will upset her.
No le digas eso, es muy fogosa y le molestará.