Fogoso (en. Fiery)

/foˈɣoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is fiery or passionate.

Example sentence: His fiery character makes him difficult to deal with.

Su carácter fogoso lo hace difícil de tratar.

Definition: That is full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example sentence: Her fiery ideas inspired the whole group.

Sus fogosas ideas inspiraron a todo el grupo.

Definition: That is violent or abrupt in its actions.

Example sentence: He had a fiery reaction to the criticism.

Tuvo una reacción fogosa ante la crítica.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'focōsus', related to 'focus', which means fire.

Common phrase: to be fiery

Common phrase meaning: To have a fiery or passionate character.

ser fogoso

Common phrase: a fiery love

Common phrase meaning: A love that is intense and passionate.

un amor fogoso

Common phrase: fiery temperament

Common phrase meaning: A temperament that tends to be explosive or excited.

temperamento fogoso

Related word: fire

Related word description: Chemical element that results from a combustion reaction.

fuego

Related word: ardor

Related word description: Sensation of intense heat or passion.

ardor

Related word: passion

Related word description: Intense feeling towards something or someone.

pasión

Slang meaning: Describes a moment of great enthusiasm during a party.

Slang example: The party became fiery when they started dancing.

La fiesta se volvió fogosa cuando empezaron a bailar.

Slang meaning: Refers to someone who has a lot of energy or sexuality.

Slang example: That person is very fiery; she can’t stay still.

Esa persona es muy fogosa, no para quieta.