equipo de bombero
/ekipo de bombeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bunker gear' can be translated into Spanish as equipo de bombero.
Equipo de bombero refers to the protective clothing and equipment worn by firefighters to keep them safe from heat and fire.
Which one should you use?
While equipo de bombero refers to the entire set of gear, including tools and radios, you may use traje de bombero if you are referring specifically to the protective suit itself. Additionally, Equipo de Protección Personal Contra Incendios and Indumentaria de Seguridad contra Incendios are formal ways to say 'bunker gear'.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word bombero is a direct relative of the English word 'bombard', as both originate from the root for 'pump' or 'mortar'.
- The word bombero is actually built from the word for 'pump', specifically bomba, meaning a firefighter is 'a person who uses a pump'.
- The suffix '-ero' in bombero is a common way in Spanish to denote a profession or a person who works with a specific tool.
Examples in context
- De acuerdo a las regulaciones de seguridad, todos los miembros del cuerpo de bomberos deben contar con el equipo de protección personal contra incendios.According to safety regulations, all members of the fire department must have personal protective equipment against fires.
- El equipo de bombero es muy pesado y grueso.The bunker gear is very heavy and thick.
Example conversation
María and Javier are preparing for a training exercise.
- MaríaJavier, ¿ya tienes listo tu equipo de bombero?Javier, do you have your bunker gear ready yet?
- JavierSí, María, ya está en el camión.Yes, María, it is already in the truck.
- MaríaNo olvides ponerte el equipo de bombero rápido.Don't forget to put on your bunker gear quickly.
- JavierLo haré en cuanto suene la alarma.I will do it as soon as the alarm sounds.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bombero, de, equipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
