Fuegos (en. Fires)

ˈfweɣos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of heat and warmth generated by combustion.
The fireworks filled the sky with colors.
Los fuegos artificiales llenaron el cielo de colores.
Situations or elements related to fire.
Wildfires can be devastating.
Los fuegos forestales pueden ser devastadores.
Fires used in cooking to prepare food.
On the grill, the fires must be well-regulated.
En la parrilla, los fuegos deben estar bien regulados.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'focus', which means bonfire or place of fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fireworks
Explosions of light and color in the sky celebrating events.
fuegos artificiales
putting out fires
Resolving urgent problems or critical situations.
apagar fuegos
playing with fire
Risking unnecessarily or attempting something dangerous.
jugar con fuego

Related Words

fire
State of rapid combustion that produces heat and light.
fuego
fire
Fire that gets out of control and causes damage.
incendio
flame
The visible part of the fire.
llama

Slang Meanings

Exciting or thrilling.
That party was on fire, everyone was having a great time.
Esa fiesta estuvo a fuegos, todos se divertían mucho.
Intense or complicated situation.
When the news arrived, the room was on fire.
Cuando llegó la noticia, la sala estaba a fuegos.