Bombero (en. Firefighter)

bom-be-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person assigned to fight fires and rescue people and property.
The firefighter quickly arrived to extinguish the fire.
Ang bombero ay mabilis na rumating upang apulahin ang sunog.
Member of a fire service unit specially trained in firefighting operations.
Firefighters have special equipment to combat fires.
Ang mga bombero ay may mga espesyal na kasangkapan upang labanan ang apoy.
A profession that involves risks and provides service to the community.
Being a firefighter is a noble profession filled with sacrifice.
Ang pagiging bombero ay isang marangal na propesyon na puno ng sakripisyo.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'bombero', meaning a person who extinguishes fires.

Common Phrases and Expressions

salute to firefighters
A salute of appreciation to firefighters for their sacrifice and service.
saludo sa mga bombero
firefighter life
Refers to the life and career of a firefighter, often filled with risks and sacrifices.
buhay bombero

Related Words

fire
An event where fire spreads and causes damage.
sunog
flame
A chemical reaction that results in combustion, usually in a burning process.
apoy

Slang Meanings

Fire, bro!
It's so hot outside, we’re like firemen out here!
Ang sobrang init ngayon, parang bombero tayo sa labas!
Hero of the community
That guy is the hero of the community, always helping with fires.
Si kuya, bombero ng barangay, lagi siyang tumutulong sa mga sunog.
Tough guy
The tough guy on the corner acts like a fireman whenever there's trouble.
Ang siga sa kanto, parang bombero lagi kapag may gulo.