fuego
El fuego calienta la casa en invierno.
Fire heats the house in winter.
The physical phenomenon of combustion, producing light and heat.
El fuego del campamento iluminó la noche.
The campfire lit up the night.
Can refer to both controlled (campfire) and uncontrolled (wildfire) fire.
Intense passion or emotion, often romantic or artistic.
Su música tiene mucho fuego.
His music has a lot of passion.
Commonly used in artistic and emotional contexts.
A weapon or tool that uses fire, such as a flamethrower or firearm.
El soldado apuntó con el fuego de su rifle.
The soldier aimed with the fire from his rifle.
Less common usage in modern contexts.
Collocations
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Figurative Use
Remember that 'fuego' can mean both literal fire and intense passion or emotion.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
In Spanish, 'fuego' is a masculine noun, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'fuego grande').
Word Origin
From Latin 'focus' (hearth, fireplace), related to 'foculus' (small fire).
Usage Notes
In some Latin American countries, 'fuego' can also refer to a firearm, though this usage is less common in Spain.