bombero
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📝 In Action
Llamaron a los bomberos para apagar el incendio.
A1They called the firefighters to put out the fire.
El bombero subió por la escalera para rescatar al gato.
A1The firefighter climbed the ladder to rescue the cat.
Mi hermano quiere ser bombero cuando sea mayor.
A2My brother wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender of the word
This word ends in 'o' because it refers to a male firefighter. If you are talking about a woman, you change the ending to 'a' (bombera).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'Bomber'
Mistake: "Thinking 'bombero' means someone who drops bombs."
Correction: A 'bombero' saves people from fires. Someone who drops bombs is a 'bombardero'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Collective use
Even if there are women in the group, people often say 'los bomberos' to refer to the whole fire department as a group.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bombero
Question 1 of 2
What is a 'camión de bomberos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'bombero' ever mean a person who uses bombs?
No. Despite the word 'bomba' being inside it, in modern Spanish, 'bombero' exclusively refers to firefighters or people who work with water pumps.
How do I say 'firewoman'?
You simply change the final 'o' to an 'a', making it 'bombera'.