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How do you say "fireman" in Spanish?
bombero
In Spanish, "fireman" is bombero.
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Pronunciation
bom-BEH-roh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: bomberos. The feminine form bombera exists but is less common in traditional usage.
Example sentence
El bombero apagó el fuego.
The firefighter put out the fire.
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How to remember bombero
Bombero comes from bomba (bomb/pump). Firefighters pump water, which is the connection.
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Questions about bombero
How do you say "fireman" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "fireman" is bombero. It is a noun.
How is bombero written in Spanish?
bombero is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is bombero used in a sentence?
Use bombero as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El bombero apagó el fuego. (The firefighter put out the fire.).
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