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How to Say "fireworks" in Spanish

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fuegos

/FWAY-gos//ˈfwe.ɣos/

nounA1general
Use 'fuegos' to refer to the actual display or show of fireworks, especially during celebrations.
A dark night sky illuminated by multiple colorful bursts of pyrotechnic fireworks exploding high above a landscape.

Examples

Vamos a ver los fuegos en la playa a medianoche.

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

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue increíble.

The fireworks show was incredible.

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.

Using the Singular

Mistake: “Vi un fuego artificial.”

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

bombas

BOHM-bahs/ˈbombas/

nounC1general
Use 'bombas' to refer to explosive pyrotechnic devices or even improvised, impactful statements, not the visual show.
A smiling person standing outdoors under palm trees, speaking animatedly. Colorful musical notes and stylized hearts float out from their mouth, representing poetry and verses.

Examples

Durante el baile, el poeta interrumpió la música para recitar varias bombas.

During the dance, the poet interrupted the music to recite several improvised verses.

La celebración terminó con un espectáculo de bombas de colores.

The celebration ended with a show of colorful fireworks.

Confusing the show with the device

Learners often confuse 'fuegos' and 'bombas'. Remember that 'fuegos' is used for the entire display or show of lights in the sky, while 'bombas' refers to the individual explosive devices or even impactful, impromptu speeches.

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