incendio
/inˈθen.djo/
💡 fire
El incendio destruyó el bosque.
The fire destroyed the forest.
general
A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly and causes significant damage.
Los bomberos lucharon contra el incendio durante horas.
The firefighters fought against the fire for hours.
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The term is commonly used to describe destructive fires in natural or urban environments.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Incendio' is typically used for large, destructive fires, while 'fuego' is more general.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'incendium', meaning 'a burning' or 'a fire'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'incendio' is often used to describe large, destructive fires, while 'fuego' is more general and can refer to any fire, including controlled ones.
Word Breakdown
in-
in
prefix-cendio
burning
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