Lumbre (en. Fire)

/ˈlum.bɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fire used for lighting or heating.

I lit the fire in the fireplace to warm the house.

Encendí la lumbre en la chimenea para calentar la casa.

Flame observed in a fire.

The fire danced while I cooked the meat.

La lumbre danzaba mientras cocinaba la carne.

Fire used for cooking food.

I prepared dinner by the light of a stove fire.

Preparé la cena a la lumbre de un fogón.

From Latin 'lūmen', which means light.

to throw wood on the fire

To provoke or intensify a conflict or discussion.

echar leña a la lumbre

to put out the fire

To put an end to a problem or conflict.

apagar la lumbre

to keep the fire burning

To sustain an interest or activity over time.

mantener la lumbre encendida

bonfire

A small fire made outdoors.

fogata

wildfire

Fire that spreads uncontrollably.

incendio

heat

Sensation produced by elevated temperature.

calor

Marijuana.

Let's smoke a little fire.

Vamos a fumar un poquito de lumbre.

Something that is kept lit or active.

That party was pure fire; everyone danced the whole time.

Esa fiesta fue pura lumbre, todos bailaron todo el tiempo.