When you're talking about jobs, bombero is a useful word to know. It refers to a firefighter, someone who puts out fires. The word itself comes from 'bomba' (pump), which makes sense since firefighters use pumps to get water on fires. You'll hear this word in everyday conversations when people are talking about different professions. For example, 'Mi tío es bombero' means 'My uncle is a firefighter'.
§ What 'bombero' means
- Spanish Word
- bombero (noun)
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- A person whose job is to extinguish fires.
Let's break down 'bombero'. This is a very common word, so it's good to learn early. It means 'firefighter' in English. It comes from 'bomba', which can mean 'pump' or 'bomb', but in this context, think 'water pump' for fighting fires. The '-ero' ending often indicates a profession or someone who works with something. Think 'panadero' (baker) from 'pan' (bread).
§ How to use it in a sentence
'Bombero' is a masculine noun. If you're talking about a female firefighter, you'd say 'bombera'. Spanish nouns have gender, and you need to match the articles and adjectives to that gender.
- Grammar Note: Gender
- Singular masculine: el bombero
- Plural masculine: los bomberos
- Singular feminine: la bombera
- Plural feminine: las bomberas
You'll often use 'bombero' with common verbs like 'ser' (to be) or 'trabajar' (to work). Remember, 'ser' is for permanent characteristics or professions.
Mi hermano es bombero.
Hint: My brother is a firefighter.
La bombera apagó el fuego.
Hint: The firefighter (female) put out the fire.
When talking about where firefighters work, you'll use 'en' (in/at) for the location or 'para' (for) if referring to an organization.
Los bomberos trabajan en la estación de bomberos.
Hint: The firefighters work at the fire station.
Ella quiere ser bombera cuando sea mayor.
Hint: She wants to be a firefighter when she's older.
You might also hear 'cuerpo de bomberos' which means 'fire department' or 'fire brigade'. It's a collective term.
El cuerpo de bomberos llegó rápidamente.
Hint: The fire department arrived quickly.
Remember to practice using 'bombero' in different sentences. Try to form your own examples using both masculine and feminine forms, and singular and plural. This will help you get comfortable with its usage in real-life conversations.
Now that you know what a bombero is, let's look at where you might actually hear or use this word in real life. It's not just a word for your vocabulary list; it's a word you'll encounter in various situations. Understanding these contexts will help you remember the word better and use it correctly.
§ In Daily Conversation
You'll often hear bombero in casual conversations, especially if there's an emergency or even just a discussion about public services. People talk about their jobs, what they see, or things happening in their community.
Mi primo es bombero en la ciudad.
- Hint
- My cousin is a firefighter in the city.
Necesitamos llamar a los bomberos porque hay un incendio.
- Hint
- We need to call the firefighters because there's a fire.
§ In the News
When you're reading or watching the news in Spanish, especially local news, you'll frequently see or hear bombero mentioned. Fires, accidents, and rescue operations are common news topics, and firefighters are central to these stories.
- Reporting on Fires: News outlets will report on how many firefighters responded to a blaze.
- Accident Response: Firefighters often assist in traffic accidents, especially if extrication is needed.
- Community Events: Sometimes firefighters are featured in positive news, like visiting schools or participating in parades.
Los bomberos trabajaron toda la noche para controlar el fuego.
- Hint
- The firefighters worked all night to control the fire.
Un bombero rescató al gato del árbol.
- Hint
- A firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
§ In Children's Stories or Shows
For younger learners, bombero is a common word in children's books, cartoons, and songs. It's often introduced as part of learning about community helpers and essential services.
El bombero tiene un camión rojo.
- Hint
- The firefighter has a red truck.
§ At School or Work (Themed Discussions)
While you might not directly interact with a bombero at your school or workplace every day, the word can come up in discussions:
- Safety Drills: During fire drills, there might be explanations about what firefighters do.
- Career Day: If a firefighter visits, obviously you'll hear the word a lot.
- Workplace Safety: Discussions about fire safety protocols might mention calling the bomberos.
En caso de emergencia, llame a los bomberos.
- Hint
- In case of emergency, call the firefighters.
As you can see, bombero is a practical word that appears in many different real-world situations. Paying attention to these contexts will help you build a stronger understanding of Spanish vocabulary beyond just memorizing definitions.
発音ガイド
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
- Pronouncing the 'b' sound too softly, like a 'v'.
知っておくべき文法
Nouns in Spanish have gender (masculine or feminine). 'Bombero' is masculine, so it uses masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'el bombero', 'un bombero').
El bombero (The firefighter), Un bombero (A firefighter)
To make 'bombero' plural, you add '-s' to the end: 'bomberos'.
Los bomberos (The firefighters), Unos bomberos (Some firefighters)
When referring to a female firefighter, you change the 'o' to 'a': 'bombera'. This noun also takes feminine articles and adjectives.
La bombera (The female firefighter), Una bombera (A female firefighter)
Adjectives describing 'bombero' (or 'bombera') must agree in gender and number. For example, if the firefighter is brave, you say 'El bombero es valiente'. If referring to multiple brave firefighters, you say 'Los bomberos son valientes'.
El bombero valiente (The brave firefighter), La bombera valiente (The brave female firefighter), Los bomberos valientes (The brave firefighters)
Verbs used with 'bombero' will be conjugated according to the subject. For instance, if 'el bombero' is the subject of 'apagar' (to extinguish), it will be 'el bombero apaga'.
El bombero apaga el fuego. (The firefighter extinguishes the fire.)
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
At the fire station
- La estación de bomberos es grande. (The fire station is big.)
- Los bomberos trabajan aquí. (Firefighters work here.)
- El camión de bomberos es rojo. (The fire truck is red.)
Talking about emergencies
- Llama a los bomberos si hay un incendio. (Call the firefighters if there's a fire.)
- Necesitamos un bombero. (We need a firefighter.)
- Los bomberos son valientes. (Firefighters are brave.)
Describing jobs
- Mi hermano es bombero. (My brother is a firefighter.)
- Ella quiere ser bombero. (She wants to be a firefighter.)
- Ser bombero es un trabajo importante. (Being a firefighter is an important job.)
In a news report
- Los bomberos controlaron el fuego. (The firefighters controlled the fire.)
- Un bombero rescató al gato. (A firefighter rescued the cat.)
- Gracias a los bomberos. (Thanks to the firefighters.)
In a story for children
- El bombero usa un casco. (The firefighter wears a helmet.)
- El bombero ayuda a la gente. (The firefighter helps people.)
- Mira al bombero en el libro. (Look at the firefighter in the book.)
会話のきっかけ
"¿Conoces a algún bombero? (Do you know any firefighters?)"
"¿Qué hacen los bomberos en tu ciudad? (What do firefighters do in your city?)"
"¿Has visto un camión de bomberos? (Have you seen a fire truck?)"
"Si hubiera un incendio, ¿a quién llamarías? (If there were a fire, who would you call?)"
"¿Crees que es difícil ser bombero? (Do you think it's difficult to be a firefighter?)"
日記のテーマ
Describe un día en la vida de un bombero. (Describe a day in the life of a firefighter.)
Imagina que eres un bombero por un día. ¿Qué harías? (Imagine you are a firefighter for a day. What would you do?)
Escribe sobre la importancia de los bomberos en tu comunidad. (Write about the importance of firefighters in your community.)
¿Qué cualidades crees que necesita tener un buen bombero? (What qualities do you think a good firefighter needs to have?)
Si pudieras agradecer a un bombero, ¿qué le dirías? (If you could thank a firefighter, what would you say to them?)
よくある質問
10 問The feminine form is 'bombera'. For example, 'Ella es una bombera valiente' (She is a brave firefighter).
You can say 'estación de bomberos' or 'parque de bomberos'. For instance, 'La estación de bomberos está cerca' (The fire station is nearby).
No, 'bombero' can refer to a male firefighter, and 'bombera' refers to a female firefighter. However, 'bombero' can sometimes be used generally for the profession regardless of gender, especially in plural: 'los bomberos'.
A common phrase is 'llamar a los bomberos' (to call the firefighters). For example, 'Necesitamos llamar a los bomberos' (We need to call the firefighters).
It's pronounced 'bom-BEH-roh'. The stress is on the second syllable.
The plural is 'bomberos'. For example, 'Los bomberos llegaron rápido' (The firefighters arrived quickly).
It comes from 'bomba' (pump), referring to the pumps used to extinguish fires.
Yes, just like in English, there are different specializations, but the general term 'bombero' covers them all. For instance, 'bomberos forestales' are forest firefighters.
No, 'bombero' is a noun. You would use phrases like 'camión de bomberos' (fire truck), where 'de bomberos' acts adjectivally.
You would say 'Mi padre es bombero'. Note that you don't use 'un/una' when stating someone's profession directly after 'ser'.
自分をテスト 66 問
El ___ apaga el fuego.
A 'bombero' is a firefighter who extinguishes fires.
Mi padre es ___. Él trabaja en la estación de bomberos.
If your father works at a fire station, he is a 'bombero' (firefighter).
Cuando hay un incendio, llamamos al ___.
When there is a fire ('incendio'), we call the 'bombero' (firefighter).
El ___ es una persona valiente.
A 'bombero' (firefighter) is a brave ('valiente') person.
La ropa de un ___ es especial para el fuego.
A 'bombero' (firefighter) wears special clothes ('ropa especial') for fire.
Ella quiere ser ___ cuando sea grande.
If someone wants to be a 'bombero' when they grow up, they want to be a firefighter.
Which of these people helps put out fires?
A bombero is a firefighter, so they help put out fires.
If there is a fire, who do you call?
You call a bombero when there is a fire.
What is the job of a 'bombero'?
The main job of a bombero is to extinguish fires.
Un bombero es una persona que apaga fuegos. (A firefighter is a person who puts out fires.)
This statement is true. 'Bombero' means firefighter, and their job is to extinguish fires.
Un bombero trabaja en un hospital. (A firefighter works in a hospital.)
This statement is false. A bombero typically works at a fire station, not a hospital.
Necesitamos un bombero si hay un incendio. (We need a firefighter if there is a fire.)
This statement is true. Firefighters are essential when there is a fire.
Write a short sentence in Spanish using 'bombero' to say what a firefighter does.
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Sample answer
El bombero apaga el fuego.
You are describing someone's job. Use 'bombero' in a sentence to say 'He is a firefighter.'
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Sample answer
Él es bombero.
Write a simple question in Spanish asking 'Is he a firefighter?'
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Sample answer
¿Es él bombero?
¿Qué hace Juan?
Read this passage:
Mi amigo Juan es muy valiente. Trabaja en la estación de bomberos. Siempre está listo para ayudar a las personas. Su trabajo es importante.
¿Qué hace Juan?
The passage says 'Trabaja en la estación de bomberos', which means 'He works at the fire station'.
The passage says 'Trabaja en la estación de bomberos', which means 'He works at the fire station'.
¿Por qué necesita la ciudad un bombero?
Read this passage:
La ciudad necesita un bombero. Hay un fuego en un edificio. El bombero llega rápido con su camión.
¿Por qué necesita la ciudad un bombero?
The passage states 'Hay un fuego en un edificio', meaning 'There is a fire in a building', and 'El bombero llega rápido', implying the firefighter is needed for the fire.
The passage states 'Hay un fuego en un edificio', meaning 'There is a fire in a building', and 'El bombero llega rápido', implying the firefighter is needed for the fire.
¿Qué quiere ser la hermana?
Read this passage:
Mi hermana quiere ser bombero. Le gusta ayudar a la gente y le encantan los camiones grandes. Va a estudiar mucho.
¿Qué quiere ser la hermana?
The passage explicitly says 'Mi hermana quiere ser bombero'.
The passage explicitly says 'Mi hermana quiere ser bombero'.
El trabajo de un _______ es muy peligroso.
The sentence talks about a dangerous job, and a 'bombero' (firefighter) has a dangerous job.
Vi a un _______ subiendo la escalera para apagar el fuego.
Someone climbing a ladder to put out a fire is a 'bombero' (firefighter).
Los _______ de la ciudad son héroes.
People who are heroes for the city, especially in emergencies, are often 'bomberos' (firefighters).
Mi tío es _______ y ayuda a mucha gente.
If someone helps many people, and their job is related to emergencies, 'bombero' (firefighter) fits.
Necesitamos un _______ para extinguir las llamas.
To extinguish flames, you need a 'bombero' (firefighter).
El _______ llegó rápidamente en el camión de bomberos.
The person who arrives in a fire truck ('camión de bomberos') is a 'bombero' (firefighter).
Which of these people helps put out fires?
A 'bombero' is a firefighter, so they are the ones who help put out fires.
If there is a fire, who should you call?
You call a firefighter ('bombero') when there is a fire.
What is the job of a 'bombero'?
The job of a firefighter ('bombero') is to extinguish fires ('apagar incendios').
A 'bombero' works in an office.
A 'bombero' works at a fire station and goes to fires, not typically in an office.
You should call a 'bombero' if your house is on fire.
Yes, firefighters ('bomberos') respond to house fires.
A 'bombero' helps sick people in the hospital.
A 'bombero' puts out fires; a doctor or nurse helps sick people in the hospital.
This sentence describes the action of a firefighter. 'El bombero' (The firefighter) is the subject, 'apagó' (extinguished) is the verb, and 'el fuego' (the fire) is the direct object.
This sentence describes firefighters. 'Los bomberos' (The firefighters) is the subject, 'son' (are) is the verb 'to be', and 'muy valientes' (very brave) is the adjective describing them.
This sentence expresses a desire to be a firefighter. 'Ella' (She) is the subject, 'quiere' (wants) is the verb, and 'ser bombera' (to be a firefighter) is the infinitive phrase.
El trabajo de un ___ es muy peligroso pero esencial para la seguridad de la comunidad.
El bombero es la persona que se encarga de extinguir incendios y salvar vidas, un trabajo peligroso pero esencial.
Cuando hubo un incendio en el edificio, los ___ llegaron rápidamente para controlar la situación.
Los bomberos son los encargados de responder a incendios y emergencias.
Mi sueño de niño era ser un ___ para ayudar a la gente en situaciones de emergencia.
El bombero es el profesional que ayuda a la gente en emergencias de incendio.
Los niños visitaron la estación de ___ y aprendieron sobre su importante labor.
La estación de bomberos es el lugar donde trabajan los bomberos y donde guardan sus equipos.
Si ves humo o llamas, lo primero que debes hacer es llamar a los ___.
En caso de incendio, los bomberos son el servicio de emergencia al que hay que llamar.
El valiente ___ rescató a un gatito de un árbol alto.
Los bomberos también realizan rescates, no solo apagan incendios.
Imagine you are a bombero. Describe a typical day at work, including what you do and what equipment you use. Write at least 3 sentences.
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Sample answer
Soy un bombero. Cada día, reviso el equipo en la estación de bomberos. Cuando hay un incendio, usamos la manguera para apagar el fuego. Llevamos cascos y trajes protectores para nuestra seguridad.
Your friend is curious about what a bombero does. Write a short explanation (2-3 sentences) in Spanish about the role of a bombero in the community.
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Sample answer
Un bombero es muy importante para la comunidad. Su trabajo es proteger a la gente y sus propiedades de los incendios. También ayudan en otras emergencias.
You are applying for a job as a bombero. Write two sentences explaining why you want to be a bombero and what qualities you think are important for this job.
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Sample answer
Quiero ser bombero porque me gusta ayudar a la comunidad y proteger a las personas. Creo que es importante ser valiente y fuerte para este trabajo.
¿Qué hizo José cuando recibió una llamada sobre un incendio?
Read this passage:
El bombero José trabaja en Madrid. Cada día, se prepara para cualquier emergencia. Hoy, recibió una llamada sobre un pequeño incendio en una casa. José y su equipo fueron rápidamente a la dirección y lograron apagar el fuego sin problemas.
¿Qué hizo José cuando recibió una llamada sobre un incendio?
El pasaje indica que 'José y su equipo fueron rápidamente a la dirección' después de recibir la llamada.
El pasaje indica que 'José y su equipo fueron rápidamente a la dirección' después de recibir la llamada.
¿Qué otras tareas puede realizar un bombero además de apagar incendios?
Read this passage:
Ser bombero no es solo apagar incendios. También significa estar listo para ayudar en accidentes de coche, inundaciones y otras situaciones peligrosas. Es un trabajo que requiere mucha valentía y entrenamiento.
¿Qué otras tareas puede realizar un bombero además de apagar incendios?
El texto menciona que los bomberos también ayudan en 'accidentes de coche, inundaciones y otras situaciones peligrosas'.
El texto menciona que los bomberos también ayudan en 'accidentes de coche, inundaciones y otras situaciones peligrosas'.
¿Por qué es importante que la estación de bomberos mantenga todo su equipo en buen estado?
Read this passage:
La estación de bomberos es el lugar donde los bomberos viven y trabajan cuando están de turno. Tienen sus camiones y equipo listos. Mantienen todo en buen estado para poder responder a las emergencias lo más rápido posible.
¿Por qué es importante que la estación de bomberos mantenga todo su equipo en buen estado?
El pasaje dice que 'Mantienen todo en buen estado para poder responder a las emergencias lo más rápido posible.'
El pasaje dice que 'Mantienen todo en buen estado para poder responder a las emergencias lo más rápido posible.'
The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the burning tree.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to control the forest fire.
It takes a lot of bravery and training to be an effective firefighter.
Read this aloud:
¿Crees que los bomberos tienen uno de los trabajos más peligrosos?
Focus: peligrosos
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Si fueras bombero, ¿qué sería lo más difícil de tu trabajo?
Focus: difícil
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Describe una situación en la que un bombero podría ser un héroe.
Focus: héroe
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely require the intervention of a bombero?
Bomberos are primarily responsible for extinguishing fires. While they may assist in other emergencies, a fire is their most direct and common call.
If you saw a bombero at a public event, what might they be doing?
In addition to putting out fires, bomberos often conduct fire safety inspections and educate the public on fire prevention.
What kind of specialized equipment would a bombero typically use to perform their duties?
Ladders and fire hoses are essential tools for a bombero in combating fires and accessing elevated areas.
A bombero's duties are solely limited to extinguishing fires and do not involve any other type of emergency response.
Bomberos often respond to a variety of emergencies beyond just fires, including traffic accidents, hazardous material spills, and rescue operations.
The primary goal of a bombero is to prevent fires from starting in the first place through educational programs and inspections.
While extinguishing fires is a core duty, fire prevention through education and inspections is a crucial aspect of a bombero's role.
It is common for bomberos to undergo extensive training in first aid and emergency medical procedures.
Many bomberos are also trained as first responders and paramedics, providing crucial medical assistance at emergency scenes.
This sentence describes the exemplary courage of a firefighter entering a burning building.
This sentence highlights the unwavering service and dedication of a firefighter despite the inherent risks.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of thorough training for a firefighter to effectively handle critical situations.
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Perfect score!
例文
Mi tío es bombero y ayuda a mucha gente.
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adulta
A2Adult (female); a woman who is fully grown or developed.
aldea
A2Village. A small community or group of houses in a rural area.
amenaza
A2A threat, a statement of intent to inflict harm.
amenazar
B1to threaten, to menace
amiga
A1Friend (feminine)
Amigo
A1Friend (male)
anciano
A2An old person.
aparte
A2Separately or to one side.
apoyar
A2To give assistance or encouragement; to support.
apoyo
A2Support, assistance, or backing.
