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    Incendio (en. Fire)

    /inˈθendjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fire that spreads uncontrollably.
    The forest fire consumed thousands of hectares of woodland.
    El incendio forestal consumió miles de hectáreas de bosque.
    An accident that causes uncontrolled flames.
    A fire broke out in the factory, and all employees were evacuated.
    Se declaró un incendio en la fábrica, evacuaron a todos los empleados.
    Fire intentionally set.
    The fire in the building was caused by an attack.
    El incendio en el edificio fue causado por un atentado.

    Etymology

    The term 'fire' comes from the Latin 'incendium', which means 'fire' or 'flame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put out a fire
    To eliminate the flames or the fire that is burning.
    apagar un incendio
    forest fire
    Fire that occurs in the forest or in natural areas.
    incendio forestal
    to cause a fire
    To intentionally cause a fire.
    semejar un incendio

    Related Words

    to set fire
    To provoke a fire.
    incendiar
    extinction
    The action of extinguishing a fire or blaze.
    extinción
    firefighters
    The body responsible for putting out fires.
    bomberos

    Slang Meanings

    Chaotic or out-of-control situation.
    The party turned into a fire when the guests started to fight.
    La fiesta se volvió un incendio cuando los invitados comenzaron a pelear.
    Problems that are on the horizon.
    If you don't solve that, a fire is going to break out.
    Si no solucionas eso, se va a armar un incendio.