incendio
“incendio” means “fire” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fire
Also: blaze, conflagration
📝 In Action
El incendio forestal tardó tres días en controlarse.
A2The forest fire took three days to control.
Llamaron a los bomberos inmediatamente después de ver el incendio.
A1They called the firefighters immediately after seeing the blaze.
Afortunadamente, el edificio solo sufrió daños menores por el incendio.
B1Fortunately, the building only suffered minor damage from the fire.
outbreak, firestorm
Also: uproar, furore
📝 In Action
Las declaraciones del ministro causaron un incendio político.
C1The minister's statements caused a political firestorm.
Sentía un incendio de celos cada vez que ella hablaba con otro.
B2He felt a storm of jealousy every time she spoke to someone else.
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Words that translate to "incendio" in Spanish:
blaze→conflagration→fire→firestorm→furore→outbreak→uproar→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: incendio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'incendio' in its figurative (non-literal) sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *incendium*, which meant 'a burning' or 'fire.' It is related to the verb *incendere*, meaning 'to set fire to,' which is also the root of the Spanish verb 'encender' and the English word 'incendiary.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'incendio' and 'fuego'?
'Fuego' is the general word for fire (like a campfire or a spark). 'Incendio' specifically refers to a large, destructive, and usually accidental or dangerous fire (a blaze or conflagration). Think of 'fuego' as controlled or small, and 'incendio' as out-of-control and big.
How do I say 'arsonist' using this word?
The person who starts a destructive fire is called 'un incendiario' (a masculine noun) or 'una incendiaria' (a feminine noun).