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.
The term is commonly used to describe destructive fires in natural or urban environments.
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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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