Fragua (en. Forge)

/ˈfɾaɣwa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Workshop or place where metals are forged.

Example Sentence: The blacksmith works in his forge, shaping the iron.

El herrero trabaja en su fragua, moldeando el hierro.

Definition: Fire used to melt metals.

Example Sentence: The forge was burning intensely while the craftsman forged the sword.

La fragua ardía intensamente mientras el artesano forjaba la espada.

Definition: Used figuratively to refer to a place where something hard or strong is produced.

Example Sentence: His mind is a forge of innovative ideas.

Su mente es una fragua de ideas innovadoras.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'fragŭa', which refers to the action of forging.

Phrase: to forge in the forge

Meaning: To create or manufacture something with effort.

forjar en la fragua

Phrase: to be in the forge

Meaning: To be in a situation of intense activity or work.

estar en la fragua

Related Word: to forge

Description: To shape a metal through heat and hammering.

forjar

Related Word: blacksmith

Description: Person who works in the forging of metals.

herrero

Related Word: forge

Description: The action of forging something.

forja

Slang Meaning: Place of intense work.

Slang Example: In the school forge, everyone is working hard for the exam.

En la fragua de la escuela, todos están trabajando duro para el examen.

Slang Meaning: Heated discussion.

Slang Example: The discussion turned into a forge among the classmates.

La discusión se convirtió en una fragua entre los compañeros.