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"Fuego" is a form of "fuego", a noun which is often translated as "fire". "Descansen" is a form of "descansar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to rest". Learn more about the difference between "fuego" and "descansen" below.
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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descansar(
dehs
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kahn
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sahr
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to rest
Tuve un día largo y preciso descansar.I had a long day, and I need to rest.
b. to have a break
Últimamente tengo mucho trabajo y solo descanso los domingos.I have a lot of work on lately and only have a break on Sundays.
c. to take it easy
Deberías descansar los fines de semana.You should take it easy on weekends.
a. to sleep
No pude descansar anoche.I couldn't sleep last night.
b. to nap
Él descansó un rato después de almorzar.He napped for a while after eating lunch.
a. to rest
En este lugar las almas desafortunadas pueden descansar en paz.This is a place where unfortunate souls can rest in peace.
a. to rest
El campo descansa un año entero cada tres años.The field rests for a full year once every three years.
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