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"Cenizas" is a form of "cenizas", a plural noun which is often translated as "ashes". "Fuego" is a form of "fuego", a noun which is often translated as "fire". Learn more about the difference between "cenizas" and "fuego" below.
las cenizas(
seh
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nee
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sahs
)
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. ashes
Su deseo fue que arrojaran sus cenizas al mar.Her wish was that her ashes be thrown in the sea.
la ceniza
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. ash
La zona fue evacuada por la cantidad de ceniza del volcán.The area was evacuated because of the large amount of volcanic ash.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ash gray
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Se tiñó el pelo de color ceniza.She died her hair ash gray.
b. ash grey
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El ceniza está muy de moda para las puertas principales en nuestra zona.Ash grey has become a popular choice for front doors in our area.
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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).
masculine noun
a. fire
El fuego es uno de los cuatro elementos de la antigüedad.Fire is one of the four classical elements.
a. flame
Si no bajas el fuego, el azúcar se quemará.If you don't turn down the flame, the sugar will burn.
b. heat
La receta dice que hay que cocerlo a fuego lento.The recipe says to cook it on a low heat.
c. burner
¿Ya prendiste el fuego?Did you already turn on the burner?
a. light
¿Me das fuego, tío?Can you give me a light, buddy?
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.
a. cold sore
Tengo un fuego en el labio.I have a cold sore on my lip.
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!).
interjection
a. fire
Listos, apunten, ¡fuego!Ready, aim, fire!
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