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hoguera

oh-GWEH-rah/oˈɡeɾa/

“hoguera” means “bonfire” in Spanish (a large outdoor fire for celebration or warmth).

bonfire

Also: pyre, campfire
NounfB1
Spain
A large bonfire with bright orange and yellow flames burning on a pile of wooden logs at night.

📝 In Action

Hicimos una hoguera en la playa para celebrar la noche de San Juan.

B1

We made a bonfire on the beach to celebrate St. John's night.

Echa más leña a la hoguera para que no se apague.

A2

Throw more wood on the bonfire so it doesn't go out.

En la Edad Media, algunas personas eran condenadas a morir en la hoguera.

B2

In the Middle Ages, some people were condemned to die at the stake.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fogata (campfire/bonfire)
  • lumbre (fire/light)

Antonyms

  • ascuas (embers (the remains of a fire))

Common Collocations

  • encender una hoguera – to light a bonfire
  • echar leña a la hoguera – to add fuel to the fire (literally or figuratively)
  • saltar la hoguera – to jump over the bonfire

Idioms & Expressions

  • avivar la hoguera – To make a tense situation or argument even worse.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hoguera" in Spanish:

bonfire→campfire→pyre→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hoguera

Question 1 of 3

Which word would you use for a large, intentional fire during a beach celebration?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fuego(fire) — Noun
fogata(campfire) — Noun
fogón(stove/hearth) — Noun
foguear(to season/harden with fire) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Old Spanish word 'fogar' (hearth), which comes from the Latin 'focarius', derived from 'focus' meaning 'fireplace' or 'hearth'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: foyerPortuguese: fogueira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hoguera' the same as 'fuego'?

Not exactly. 'Fuego' is the general word for the element of fire. 'Hoguera' refers to the specific structure of wood or material that is being burned as a bonfire.

Can I use 'hoguera' to describe a candle flame?

No, 'hoguera' implies a large pile of burning material. For a candle, you would use 'llama' (flame).

Is the 'h' pronounced in 'hoguera'?

No, in Spanish, the 'h' is always silent. You start the sound with the 'o'.