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"Bomberos" is a form of "bomberos", a plural noun which is often translated as "fire department". "Fuego" is a form of "fuego", a noun which is often translated as "fire". Learn more about the difference between "bomberos" and "fuego" below.
los bomberos(
bohm
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beh
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rohs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. fire department (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Que alguien llame a los bomberos!Someone call the fire department!
b. fire brigade (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los bomberos llegaron en cinco minutos para combatir el fuego.The fire brigade arrived within five minutes to tackle the fire.
el bombero, la bombera
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (profession)
a. firefighter
Los bomberos lograron apagar el incendio.The firefighters managed to put out the fire.
b. fireman (masculine)
El bombero activó la sirena del camión para abrirse paso entre el tráfico.The fireman turned on the fire truck's siren to clear a path through the traffic.
c. firewoman (feminine)
Aquí hay tres bomberas que trabajan hombro a hombro con sus compañeros masculinos.Here there are three firewomen working shoulder to shoulder with their male colleagues.
a. gas station attendant (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pedí diésel, pero el bombero me puso gasolina.I asked for diesel, but the gas station attendant gave me gasoline.
b. petrol pump attendant (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El bombero ya se fue, así que tendrá que llenar el tanque usted mismo.The petrol pump attendant has left, so you'll have to fill the tank yourself.
el fuego(
fweh
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goh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (element)
a. fire
El fuego es uno de los cuatro elementos de la antigüedad.Fire is one of the four classical elements.
4. (emotion)
a. passion
Si quieren reavivar el fuego de su relación, váyanse de vacaciones.If you want to rekindle the passion in your relationship, take a vacation.
6. (shooting)
a. fire
El ejército abrió fuego contra los revolucionarios.The army opened fire against the revolutionaries.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
