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"Fire" in Spanish: fuego
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Fire is el fuego (FWEH-goh). It is masculine: el fuego. Hacer un fuego means to make a fire. Apagar el fuego means to put the fire out.
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How to pronounce fuego
Say it
FWEH-goh
/ˈfwe.ɣo/
FWEH-goh. Stress FWEH. Soft g as in go. Soft final o. Say fuego in two beats.
"Fire" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el fuego | the fire Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hacer un fuego | to make a fire Camping. | Camping. |
| apagar el fuego | to put out the fire Safety. | Safety. |
| cerca del fuego | near the fire Warming up. | Warming up. |
How to use fuego in real life
- 1Camping
Hacemos un fuego pequeño.
We make a small fire.
Un fuego.
- 2Safety drill
Hay que apagar el fuego.
You have to put out the fire.
El fuego.
- 3Cold night
Nos sentamos cerca del fuego.
We sit near the fire.
Del fuego.
Mistakes English speakers make with fuego
Incorrect: La fuego es peligroso.
Correct: El fuego es peligroso.
Fuego is masculine: el fuego.
Incorrect: Apaga a el fuego.
Correct: Apaga el fuego.
Say apaga el fuego—no extra a.
Good to know
Good to knowCamp rules often ban fuego abierto in dry seasons. Signage says no hacer fuego. Fuego is the flame; incendio is a wildfire or building fire.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a campsite evening
ChatPal
¿Encendemos el fuego ahora?
Shall we light the fire now?
You
Sí. El fuego nos calienta.
Yes. The fire warms us.
ChatPal
Traigo agua por si el fuego crece.
I’ll bring water in case the fire grows.
You
Buena idea.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fire" in Spanish
Is fuego masculine?
Yes: el fuego.
Fuego or incendio?
Fuego is fire/flame; incendio is a destructive fire.
How do you pronounce fuego?
FWEH-goh with stress on FWEH.
How do I say put out the fire?
Apagar el fuego.
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