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    Hoguera (en. Bonfire)

    /o.ɡe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large fire made to burn materials, especially during festivities.
    On the night of San Juan, bonfires are lit on the beach.
    En la noche de San Juan, se encienden hogueras en la playa.
    A place where this fire is made.
    The bonfire was located in the center of the camp.
    La hoguera se encontraba en el centro del campamento.
    Metaphor for purification or transformation.
    Going through the fire of adversity makes you stronger.
    Pasar por la hoguera de la adversidad te hace más fuerte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'focāria', related to the word 'fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to add fuel to the fire
    To escalate a conflict or problem.
    echar leña a la hoguera
    to escape the fire
    To overcome difficulties or problems.
    salir de la hoguera
    there's no bonfire without fire
    Every conflict has an origin.
    no hay hoguera sin fuego

    Related Words

    campfire
    Small fire, usually outdoors.
    fogata
    fire
    Fire that causes destruction.
    incendio
    pyre
    Wood structure used to burn a body.
    pira

    Slang Meanings

    State of agitation or conflict.
    The meeting ended in a bonfire of criticism.
    La reunión terminó en una hoguera de críticas.
    Lively and noisy gathering.
    The party was a bonfire, everyone was dancing and laughing.
    La fiesta fue una hoguera, todos bailaban y reían.