fuoco

/ˈfwɔːko/

noun★Intermediate

general

fire

Il fuoco è acceso.

The fire is lit.

Il fuoco sta bruciando.

The fire is burning.

figurative

passion, enthusiasm

Ha un grande fuoco dentro di sé.

He has a great fire within him.

Collocations

fuoco incrociatocrossfirefuoco di pagliaflash in the pan

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

aizzare il fuocoidiom

to stir up trouble

spegnere il fuocophrase

to put out the fire

💡Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

The 'u' in 'fuoco' is pronounced like 'oo' in 'boot'.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.

📝Usage Notes

Be careful with figurative uses, as 'fuoco' can imply passion or enthusiasm.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese