Spanish Conversation · Level 184
15 words
Spanish word
bombero
Pronunciation
IPA/bomˈbeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounfirefighter
Example
El bombero apagó el incendio.
The firefighter put out the fire.
More examples
El bombero voluntario llegó antes a la escena.
The volunteer firefighter arrived at the scene earlier.
Core concept
Firefighter in turnout gear carrying an oxygen tank.
Common phrases
bombero voluntario
volunteer firefighter
casco de bombero
firefighter's helmet
traje de bombero
firefighter suit
Similar words
bombero voluntario: Volunteers to join firefighting and emergency operations when called by the community.
bombero profesional: Carries out firefighting and emergency duties as a paid, career member of the service.
salvavidas: Performs water rescues and prevents drownings while supervising aquatic areas.
rescatador: Conducts hazardous rescues to free and save people trapped in accidents or disasters.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro del cuerpo de bomberos cuya labor principal es controlar fuegos, efectuar rescates y mantener el material de emergencia.
Word origin
The word derives from bomba 'pump' plus the agent suffix -ero, originally referring to a pump operator and later to the professional who fights fires.
Usage tips
- A woman is called bombera rather than bombero and Spanish job titles usually change to match gender.
Other meanings
- firemannoun