noun
la quema
burn
Daño en la piel o en otra cosa por fuego, calor o una sustancia fuerte.
The Spanish word "quema" generally means "burning" or "fire". It can refer to the act of burning something, like a fire that causes destruction or a controlled burn.
- As a noun, it often describes the process or result of burning.
- It can also refer to a burn wound or injury caused by heat.
- In some contexts, "quema" can describe the burning of waste, fields, or materials.
Example sentence:
"Hay una quema de desechos en el campo."
(There is a burning of waste in the field.)
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Ten cuidado, la quema de basura es peligrosa.noun
Be careful, the burning of trash is dangerous.
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