fume(
fyum
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. humear
I need to go to the mechanic. My car has started fuming.Necesito ir al mecánico. Mi coche ha empezado a humear.
2. (figurative) (to be furious)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. echar humo (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The teacher was fuming yesterday because no one did their homework.El profesor echaba humo ayer porque nadie hizo la tarea.
b. echar chispas (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
When Ray came home with alcohol on his breath, his mom fumed.Cuando Ray regresó a casa con aliento a alcohol, su mamá echó chispas.
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