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How to Say "fireplace" in Spanish

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chimenea

chee-meh-NEH-ah/tʃimeˈnea/

nounA1general
Use this word for the general indoor structure where a fire is made, especially if it includes a chimney. It's the most common and versatile translation.
A cozy, indoor brick fireplace with a roaring orange fire burning brightly, casting a warm glow.

Examples

Pusimos los calcetines sobre la chimenea para Santa.

We put the stockings over the fireplace for Santa.

Me encanta el olor a leña quemada que sale de la chimenea.

I love the smell of burning wood coming from the fireplace.

Gender Alert

Remember that 'chimenea' is always feminine, so you must use 'la chimenea' or 'una chimenea'.

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “El chimenea”

Correction: La chimenea. Even though it ends in -a, always check the gender of new nouns.

hogar

/oh-GAR//oˈɣaɾ/

nounB2general
Use this word when referring to the hearth or the area specifically designed for a fire within a house, often evoking a sense of home and warmth.
A close-up view of a stone fireplace hearth with brightly burning logs and glowing embers, emphasizing warmth and centrality.

Examples

En invierno, la familia se reunía alrededor del hogar.

In winter, the family would gather around the hearth.

El fuego en el hogar crepitaba alegremente.

The fire in the hearth crackled cheerfully.

Chimenea vs. Hogar

Learners often use 'chimenea' for every type of fireplace. Remember that while 'chimenea' is the general term and can include the chimney, 'hogar' specifically refers to the hearth itself, the part where the fire burns, often with a warmer, more domestic feel.

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