No. 3,910 in Portuguese
fire
The Portuguese word for "fire" is "fogo," meaning combustion or flames that produce light and heat.
In a sentence
O fogo na lareira aquece a sala.
The fire in the fireplace warms the room.
In this sentence, 'fogo' refers to the physical phenomenon of combustion producing heat and light.
Ela foi despedida do trabalho e agora está sem emprego.
She was fired from her job and is now unemployed.
Here, 'fired' is used metaphorically to describe being dismissed from employment.
O artista exibiu uma performance que incendiou a paixão do público.
The artist delivered a performance that ignited the audience's passion.
In this sentence, 'incendiou' (related to 'fire') is used figuratively to mean igniting or inducing passion or strong emotions.
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