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fuegos

/FWAY-gos/

fireworks

A dark night sky illuminated by multiple colorful bursts of pyrotechnic fireworks exploding high above a landscape.

Fuegos can mean 'fireworks', depicting a dazzling pyrotechnics display.

fuegos(noun)

mA1

fireworks

?

pyrotechnics display

Also:

firecrackers

?

small explosives

,

pyrotechnics

?

technical term

📝 In Action

Vamos a ver los fuegos en la playa a medianoche.

A1

We are going to watch the fireworks on the beach at midnight.

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue increíble.

A2

The fireworks show was incredible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • petardos (firecrackers)
  • pirotecnia (pyrotechnics)

Common Collocations

  • lanzar fuegos – to set off fireworks
  • fuegos artificiales – fireworks (full phrase)

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural for Displays

When talking about a pyrotechnic display, 'fuegos' is always used in the plural, even if the display is a single event.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular

Mistake: "Vi un fuego artificial."

Correction: Vi unos fuegos artificiales. (Even if you mean 'a firework show,' use the plural.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Shortening the Phrase

In casual conversation, 'fuegos artificiales' is often shortened simply to 'los fuegos' when the context is clear.

Three distinct, brightly burning orange and yellow bonfires set on the ground.

Literally, fuegos translates to 'fires', referring to multiple burning events.

fuegos(noun)

mA2

fires

?

multiple burning events

Also:

flames

?

the visible part of combustion

📝 In Action

Los bomberos lucharon contra varios fuegos en el edificio.

A2

The firefighters fought against several fires in the building.

Vimos los fuegos de la hoguera desde lejos.

B1

We saw the flames of the bonfire from afar.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • apagar los fuegos – to put out the fires

💡 Grammar Points

Counting Fires

This meaning is the simple plural of 'fuego.' Use it when you are referring to more than one distinct fire or multiple sources of flames.

A stylized, bright red heart shape radiating small, swirling flames, symbolizing intense passion or ardor.

Metaphorically, fuegos can refer to intense 'passion' or strong ardor.

fuegos(noun)

mB2

passion

?

strong emotion or ardor

Also:

heat

?

intensity of feeling

📝 In Action

Sus palabras estaban llenas de los fuegos de la juventud.

C1

His words were full of the passion of youth.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pasión (passion)
  • ardor (ardor)

Antonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener fuegos en la sangre – to be very passionate or impulsive

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Plural

When used to mean 'passion,' it often appears in the plural, emphasizing the intensity and abundance of the feeling.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fuegos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'fuegos' to mean 'fireworks'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'fuegos artificiales' shortened to 'los fuegos'?

It's a very common simplification, similar to how English speakers might say 'the show' instead of 'the fireworks show.' Since 'fuegos' is almost always plural when referring to a display, the context makes the meaning clear.

Is 'fuegos' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. The singular form is 'el fuego,' so the plural is 'los fuegos.' You must use masculine articles and adjectives with it.