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"Fire" in Italian: fuoco
il fuoco
Fire in Italian is il fuoco (FWOH-koh), masculine. Plural i fuochi. Fare un fuoco is to make a fire; a fuoco means on the stove flame.
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How to pronounce fuoco
Say it
FWOH-koh
/ˈfwɔ.ko/
Fuoco stresses FWOH: FWOH-koh. The uo is one beat. Soft f.
"Fire" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fuoco | the fire Flames, heat, campfires. | Flames, heat, campfires. |
| a fuoco | on the heat / flame Cooking instructions. | Cooking instructions. |
| fuoco lento | low heat Recipes. | Recipes. |
| i fuochi | the fires / fireworks (context) Plural. | Plural. |
How to use fuoco in real life
- 1Camping
Accendiamo un piccolo fuoco per cena.
Let's light a small fire for dinner.
Un fuoco.
- 2Recipe
Cuoci a fuoco lento per venti minuti.
Cook on low heat for twenty minutes.
A fuoco lento.
- 3Safety
Non lasciare il fuoco acceso da solo.
Don't leave the fire burning alone.
Il fuoco.
Mistakes English speakers make with fuoco
Incorrect: La fuoco è caldo.
Correct: Il fuoco è caldo.
Masculine: il fuoco.
Incorrect: Accendi il fire.
Correct: Accendi il fuoco.
Use fuoco, not English fire.
Good to know
Recipes chant a fuoco lento and a fuoco vivo. New Year's Eve fuochi d'artificio are fireworks—context tells you.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cooking pasta at home
ChatPal
Il fuoco è troppo alto per il sugo.
The heat is too high for the sauce.
You
Ok, abbasso il fuoco.
Ok, I'll turn the heat down.
ChatPal
Meglio a fuoco lento adesso.
Better on low heat now.
You
Fatto.
Done.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fire" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il fuoco.
Low heat?
A fuoco lento.
Make a fire?
Fare / accendere un fuoco.
Plural?
I fuochi.
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