fogata
/foˈɡata/feminine
The English phrase 'campfire' can be translated into Spanish as fogata. Wiktionary also lists hoguera and fogón.
Meaning: fire at a campground (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fogata | /foˈɡata/ | feminine |
| hoguera | /oˈɡeɾa/ | feminine |
| fogón | /foˈɡon/ | masculine |
The words used for a fire at a campground all depend on the size and purpose of the fire.
Which one should you use?
fogata is the most common word for a small, controlled campfire used for warmth or socializing. In contrast, hoguera typically refers to a much larger, more intense fire, such as a bonfire or a large blaze. Finally, fogón refers specifically to a fire or a structure used for cooking, rather than a social campfire.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about multiple fires, you can use the plural forms fogatas, hogueras or fogones.
How do you pronounce it?
/foˈɡata/
Did you know?
- The English word 'foyer' shares a common ancestor with the Spanish hoguera. Both words trace back to the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
- In some regions, hoguera is used not just for camping, but for massive traditional festivals where giant bonfires are lit to celebrate the solstice or saints.
- The word fogón can refer to the physical structure of a stove or fireplace, not just the fire itself.
Examples in context
- La fogata sigue encendida.The campfire is still burning.This sentence shows how to use the word fogata to describe a burning fire.Tatoeba #1901458 by marcelostockle, translation #1898222 by CK
- Miroslav apestaba a hoguera.Miroslav stank of campfire.This sentence uses hoguera to describe a person smelling of smoke.Tatoeba #13812996 by Seael, translation #11842543 by Amastan
- Tom está sentado junto a la fogata.Tom is sitting by the campfire.This sentence shows someone sitting by a fogata.Tatoeba #2880125 by cueyayotl, translation #1599072 by Spamster
- ¡Vamos a hacer una fogata esta noche para celebrar el espíritu de la naturaleza!Let's make a campfire tonight to celebrate the spirit of nature!
- Recuerdo cuando éramos niños y nos sentábamos alrededor de la hoguera para escuchar historias de miedo.I remember when we were kids and sat around the campfire to listen to scary stories.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is relaxing at a campsite during the night.
- DanielSofía, ¿ves esa fogata allá?Sofía, do you see that campfire over there?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, se ve muy acogedora.Yes, Daniel, it looks very cozy.
- DanielVamos a sentarnos cerca de la fogata.Let's sit near the campfire.
- SofíaEs una buena idea para calentarnos.It is a good idea to get warm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “campfire” translations and entries fogata, hoguera, fogón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fogata, fogón, hoguera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
