llamarada
/ʝamaˈɾada/
In Spanish, the word for blaze is llamarada. Wiktionary also lists fogonazo.
Meaning: fast-burning fire (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| llamarada | /ʝamaˈɾada/ |
| fogonazo | /foɡoˈnaθo/ /foɡoˈnaso/ |
The term is used to describe a fast-burning fire or a burst of flame. Related verbs include flamear and llamear, which can mean to be on fire or to shine like a flame.
What does it mean word for word?
The word llamarada is etymologically linked to llama (flame), even though it shares a root with the verb llamar (to call).
Which one should you use?
While both terms can be translated as blaze, llamarada typically refers to a sudden, large burst or flash of flame. In contrast, fogonazo is more commonly used to describe a sudden, bright flash of light, such as a spark or a camera flash, rather than a sustained fire.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of llamarada is llamaradas, and the plural form of fogonazo is fogonazos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamaˈɾada/
Did you know?
- While llamarada refers to a burst of fire, the word llama is also the Spanish word for 'llama', the South American animal.
- In some contexts, llamarada is used to describe a sudden, intense burst of emotion or a 'flare-up' of temper, mirroring how a fire suddenly erupts.
- In Spanish, the word fogonazo is used metaphorically to describe a short-lived success or a brief flash of brilliance that disappears quickly.
Examples in context
- El incendio en el bosque fue devastadorThe blaze in the forest was devastating
- La conflagración de la fábrica causó numerosos dañosThe conflagration in the factory caused extensive damage
- Las llamaradas iluminaron el cielo nocturnoThe flames illuminated the night sky
- El fuego en la cocina se propagó rápidamenteThe blaze in the kitchen spread rapidly
- ¡Apaga las llamas!Put out the flames!
- Nos reuniremos alrededor de la fogata esta nocheWe will gather around the bonfire tonight
- El incendio en el edificio fue controlado gracias a la rápida respuesta de los bomberos.The blaze in the building was contained thanks to the quick response of the firefighters.
- ¡Apaga esa fogata antes de salir del campamento!Put out that bonfire before leaving the campsite!
- La llamarada iluminó la habitación.The blaze lit up the room.
- Vimos una llamarada en el bosque.We saw a blaze in the forest.
- Una llamarada salió del motor.A blaze came out of the engine.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are watching a controlled burn in a field.
- MateoMira esa llamarada tan grande, Sofía.Look at that huge blaze, Sofía.
- SofíaEs impresionante, Mateo.It is impressive, Mateo.
- MateoToda la llamarada es de color naranja.The whole blaze is orange.
- SofíaSí, es muy brillante.Yes, it is very bright.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blaze” translations and entries llamarada, fogonazo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
