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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 añadir algunos troncos al fuego para mantenerlo encendido?
The fire alarm went off, and we evacuated the building.
La alarma de incendio sonó y evacuamos el edificio.
02
fuego, incendio
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
03
disparo, fuego
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
04
chimenea, hogar
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
05
fuego, ardor
feelings of great warmth and intensity
06
fuego
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
07
fuego, crítica feroz
intense adverse criticism
08
prueba, 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.
El oficial de policía dispara rondas para dispersar a la multitud.
The soldier fires precise shots during training exercises.
El soldado dispara tiros precisos durante los ejercicios de entrenamiento.
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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.
Si no mejora su desempeño, podrían despedirla.
She was afraid they would fire her after the mistake.
Ella temía que la despidieran después del error.
03
encender, prender fuego
to ignite or start a fire in something
Transitive: to fire sth
Example
He accidentally fired the dry grass while camping.
Él accidentalmente prendió fuego a la hierba seca mientras acampaba.
They used a match to fire the wood for the bonfire.
Usaron un fósforo para prender fuego a la madera para la hoguera.
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.
El soldado disparó su arma al objetivo.
He hesitated before firing the gun at the intruder.
Dudó antes de disparar el arma al intruso.
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.
El artista coció las vasijas de arcilla en el horno para fijar su forma.
After shaping the clay, they fired it at a high temperature.
Después de dar forma a la arcilla, la cocieron a alta temperatura.
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disparar, hacer 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.
El arma disparó tan pronto como apretó el gatillo.
The rifle fired with a loud bang, startling everyone nearby.
El rifle disparó con un fuerte estruendo, sobresaltando a todos los cercanos.
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encender, avivar
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.
El documental sobre el cambio climático avivó su pasión por el activismo ambiental.
The news of the victory fired the team ’s enthusiasm for the next game.
La noticia de la victoria avivó el entusiasmo del equipo para el próximo juego.
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lanzar, disparar
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.
Él disparó el balón a través del campo con un poder increíble.
She fired the rock at the target, hitting it dead center.
Ella disparó la roca al objetivo, golpeándolo en el centro mismo.
09
encenderse, arrancar
(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.
El coche no arrancaba porque el motor no encendía correctamente.
When you turn the key, the engine fires and begins to run.
Cuando giras la llave, el motor se enciende y comienza a funcionar.
10
disparar, activar
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.
Las células nerviosas dispararon rápidamente en respuesta al estímulo.
When you touch something hot, the sensory nerves fire to signal pain.
Cuando tocas algo caliente, los nervios sensoriales disparan una señal de dolor.
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alimentar, cargar
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.
Los trabajadores alimentaron el horno con carbón para generar calor.
To start the machine, they needed to fire it with oil.
Para arrancar la máquina, necesitaban alimentarla con aceite.
fire
01
¡Fuego!, ¡Disparad!
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! "
El director dando instrucciones para una escena de batalla: "A mi señal, fuego!"
Instructor: " Fire when you have a clear shot! "
Instructor: "Fuego cuando tengas un tiro claro."
fire
Example
That new song is fire; I ca n’t get enough of it!
Esa nueva canción es fuego; ¡no puedo tener suficiente de ella!
Her performance was fire, leaving the audience in awe.
Su actuación fue fuego, dejando a la audiencia asombrada.
