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Fire
01
incendio, fuego
the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke
Example
Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?
¿Puedes agregar algunos troncos al fuego para mantenerlo ardiendo?
The fire alarm went off, and we evacuated the building.
El incendio sonó la alarma, y evacuamos el edificio.
02
fuego, disparo
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
03
fuego, incendio
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
04
hogar, chimenea
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
05
fuego, pasión
feelings of great warmth and intensity
06
fuego, elemento fuego
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
07
fuego, crítica intensa
intense adverse criticism
08
prueba severa, tribulación
a severe trial
09
fuego, llama
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
to fire
01
disparar
to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon
Transitive: to fire a bullet or projectile
Example
The police officer is firing rounds to disperse the crowd.
The soldier fires precise shots during training exercises.
02
despedir
to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment
Transitive: to fire sb
Example
If she does n't improve her performance, they might fire her.
She was afraid they would fire her after the mistake.
03
encender, prender
to ignite or start a fire in something
Transitive: to fire sth
Example
He accidentally fired the dry grass while camping.
They used a match to fire the wood for the bonfire.
04
disparar, tirar
to release or shoot a projectile from a gun or other weapon
Transitive: to fire a weapon
Example
The soldier fired his weapon at the target.
He hesitated before firing the gun at the intruder.
05
cocer
to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln
Transitive: to fire clay objects
Example
The artist fired the clay pots in the kiln to set their shape.
After shaping the clay, they fired it at a high temperature.
06
disparar, fuego
(of a weapon) to be discharged or to release a bullet when the trigger is pulled
Intransitive
Example
The gun fired as soon as he pulled the trigger.
The rifle fired with a loud bang, startling everyone nearby.
07
despertar, provocar
to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination
Transitive: to fire an emotion
Example
The documentary about climate change fired her passion for environmental activism.
The news of the victory fired the team ’s enthusiasm for the next game.
08
disparar, lanzar
to throw, launch, or direct something with force and speed
Transitive: to fire sth somewhere
Example
He fired the ball across the field with incredible power.
She fired the rock at the target, hitting it dead center.
09
encender, activar
(of the fuel in an engine) to ignite, causing the engine to start running
Intransitive
Example
The car would n’t start because the engine did n’t fire properly.
When you turn the key, the engine fires and begins to run.
10
disparar, excitar
to produce an electrical impulse or contraction in a nerve or muscle cell
Intransitive
Example
The nerve cells fired rapidly in response to the stimulus.
When you touch something hot, the sensory nerves fire to signal pain.
11
alimentar, avivar
to provide a furnace, engine, etc. with fuel to keep it operating
Transitive: to fire an engine or device
Example
The workers fired the furnace with coal to generate heat.
To start the machine, they needed to fire it with oil.
fire
01
¡Fuego!, ¡Dispara!
used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon
Example
Director giving instructions for a battle scene: " On my mark, fire! "
Instructor: " Fire when you have a clear shot! "
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