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"Earth" is a form of "earth", a noun which is often translated as "la Tierra". "Fire" is a noun which is often translated as "el fuego". Learn more about the difference between "earth" and "fire" below.
earth(
uhrth
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la Tierra
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I wonder how many people live on the earth.Me pregunto cuántas personas viven en la Tierra.
a. la tierra
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
This type of earth is perfect for planting lemon trees.Este tipo de tierra es perfecta para plantar limoneros.
b. el suelo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
We need to plow the earth in the pasture.Hay que arar el suelo del pasto.
a. el suelo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The remote-control plane fell to earth.El avión teledirigido cayó al suelo.
4. (electricity)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. la tierra
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Be careful, the fridge isn't connected to earth.Ten cuidado, el refrigerador no está conectado a tierra.
b. la toma de tierra
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I need to check the earth.Tengo que comprobar la toma de tierra.
a. la madriguera
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
What are you going to do if you find the fox's earth?¿Qué vas a hacer si encuentras la madriguera del zorro?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
6. (electricity)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. conectar a tierra
Don't forget to earth the washing machine.No te olvides de conectar a tierra la instalación de la lavadora.
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fire(
fay
-
uhr
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el fuego
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The fire from the fireplace created an eerie atmosphere.El fuego de la chimenea creó una atmósfera misteriosa.
a. la hoguera
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
We made a fire and sat around telling stories all night.Hicimos una hoguera y nos sentamos alrededor contando historias toda la noche.
b. la fogata
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
We made a fire on the beach and roasted marshmallows.Hicimos una fogata en la playa y asamos malvaviscos.
c. la lumbre
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(in an enclosed area)
Everybody wanted a place near the fire at the lodge.Todos querían un sitio junto a la lumbre en la cabaña.
a. el incendio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The fire got out of control and burned two nearby factories.El incendio se descontroló y se quemaron dos fábricas cercanas.
b. el fuego
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The hotel fire was the result of faulty wiring.El fuego del hotel se debió al cableado defectuoso.
4. (space heater)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. la estufa
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
It's been quite cold, so I bought myself an electric fire.Ha estado haciendo bastante frío, así que me compré una estufa eléctrica.
a. el fuego
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The soldiers opened fire on the enemy.Los soldados abrieron fuego contra el enemigo.
b. los disparos
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I ducked as soon as I heard the fire from their guns.Me agaché en cuanto oí los disparos de sus pistolas.
a. el ardor
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The fire in his soul compelled him to greatness.El ardor de su alma lo impulsó a la grandeza.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. disparar
He fired the gun without saying a word.Disparó el arma sin decir una palabra.
b. lanzar
Prepare to fire the missiles.Prepárense para lanzar los misiles.
8.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to dismiss)
a. despedir
She was fired on Monday, and by Friday she already had a new job.La despidieron el lunes, y para el viernes ya tenía otro empleo.
b. echar
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
The boss is going to fire you if you keep coming in late.El jefe te va a echar si sigues llegando tarde.
a. avivar
The stories he read by Jules Verne fired his young imagination.Las historias que leyó de Julio Verne avivaron su joven imaginación.
b. enardecer
The president's comments fired up his critics.Los comentarios del presidente enardecieron a sus críticos.
a. encender
It's getting cold. I think it's time to fire the furnace.Está haciendo frío. Creo que ya es hora de encender la caldera.
a. tirar
He fired the baseball close to 100 miles per hour.Tiró el beisbol cerca de 100 millas por hora.
a. cocer
You have to fire the pieces for 36 hours at 1000 degrees.Debes cocer las piezas por 36 horas a 1000 grados.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. encenderse
The motor fired as soon as he turned the key.El motor se encendió en cuanto le dio vuelta a la llave.
a. disparar
I surrender. Don’t fire.Me rindo. No disparen.
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