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How do you say "firefighter" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el bombero
In Spanish (Latin America), "firefighter" is el bombero.
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Pronunciation
Say "el bombero" as EL bohm-BEH-roh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Grammar notes
el bombero is masculine. Its plural is bomberos.
Example sentence
El bombero corrió hacia la casa en llamas.
The firefighter rushed into the burning house.
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How to remember el bombero
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Questions about el bombero
How do you pronounce el bombero?
Say "el bombero" as EL bohm-BEH-roh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Is el bombero masculine or feminine?
el bombero is masculine. el bombero is masculine. Its plural is bomberos.
How is el bombero used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el bombero is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El bombero corrió hacia la casa en llamas. (The firefighter rushed into the burning house.).
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