This is the 3910th most frequent Portuguese word.
fire
The Portuguese word for "fire" is "fogo," meaning combustion or flames that produce light and heat.
In this sentence, 'fogo' refers to the physical phenomenon of combustion producing heat and light.
O fogo na lareira aquece a sala.
The fire in the fireplace warms the room.
Here, 'fired' is used metaphorically to describe being dismissed from employment.
Ela foi despedida do trabalho e agora está sem emprego.
She was fired from her job and is now unemployed.
In this sentence, 'incendiou' (related to 'fire') is used figuratively to mean igniting or inducing passion or strong emotions.