bombero

bom-BEH-roh/bomˈbeɾo/

“bombero” means “firefighter” in Spanish (emergency services professional).

firefighter

Also: fireman

General

Llamaron a los bomberos para apagar el incendio.

They called the firefighters to put out the fire.

El bombero subió por la escalera para rescatar al gato.

The firefighter climbed the ladder to rescue the cat.

Mi hermano quiere ser bombero cuando sea mayor.

My brother wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.

Words that translate to "bombero" in Spanish:

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What is a 'camión de bomberos'?

👥 Word Family▼

bombería(firefighting/pumping station) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the word 'bomba' (pump). Historically, firefighters were the people in charge of operating the water pumps used to extinguish fires.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bombeiroFrench: pompier

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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'.