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    Fuego (en. Fire)

    /ˈfwe.ɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A chemical combustion reaction that produces light and heat.
    The fire quickly consumes the wood.
    El fuego consume la madera rápidamente.
    An element used for heating or cooking.
    We are going to make a bonfire with fire.
    Vamos a hacer una fogata con fuego.
    In a figurative sense, intense emotion or passion.
    Love ignites a fire in the heart.
    El amor desata un fuego en el corazón.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'focus', meaning 'home' or 'place of fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to add fuel to the fire
    To escalate a tense situation.
    echar leña al fuego
    friendly fire
    Shots accidentally fired by an ally.
    fuego amigo
    to go into the fire
    To face imminent danger.
    ir al fuego

    Related Words

    fire
    Large fire that spreads destructively.
    incendio
    flame
    Visible part of the fire that shines.
    flama
    combustion
    Chemical reaction that produces fire.
    combustión

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is exciting or impressive.
    That movie was on fire, I loved it!
    Esa película estuvo de fuego, ¡me encantó!
    An attractive or charismatic person.
    That girl is a flame.
    Esa chica es un fuego.
    An intense or critical situation.
    The game is on fire, I can't stop watching it!
    El partido está en fuego, ¡no puedo dejar de verlo!