How to Say "furnace" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “furnace” is “hogar” — use 'hogar' when referring to the place where a fire is kept for heating a home, often a fireplace or hearth, especially in a more traditional or literary context..
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hogar
/oh-GAR//oˈɣaɾ/
nounB2general
Use 'hogar' when referring to the place where a fire is kept for heating a home, often a fireplace or hearth, especially in a more traditional or literary context.
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.
horno
OR-no/ˈoɾno/
nounB2industrial/technical
Use 'horno' for an industrial or technical heating device used for baking, firing, or melting, such as a kiln or a large industrial furnace.
Examples
Los ladrillos se cocieron en un gran horno de barro.
The bricks were fired in a large clay kiln.
El alto horno es la parte crucial de la siderurgia.
The blast furnace is the crucial part of steel production.
Hogar vs. Horno
Learners often confuse 'hogar' and 'horno' because both relate to heat. Remember that 'hogar' typically refers to a domestic hearth or fireplace, while 'horno' is for industrial or specialized heating, like a kiln or bakery oven.
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