How to Say "fire hose" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fire hose” is “manguera” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Usa la manguera para regar las flores del jardín.
Use the hose to water the flowers in the garden.
Los bomberos conectaron la manguera al camión rápidamente.
The firefighters quickly connected the hose to the truck.
Hay una fuga en la manguera de la gasolina.
There is a leak in the fuel hose.
Gender Identification
Since it ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun. You should always use feminine words with it, like 'la manguera' or 'una manguera roja'.
The 'gu' Sound
In the combination 'gue', the 'u' is silent. It just tells you to pronounce the 'g' like the hard 'g' in 'game' rather than the 'h' sound.
Confusing with 'Manga'
Mistake: “Me mojé la manguera de la camisa.”
Correction: Me mojé la manga de la camisa. Use 'manga' for a clothing sleeve and 'manguera' for the watering tool.
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