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fogo

noun, interjection · m. pl. fogos
/ˈfo.ɡu/
fire, house, family, flame, heat, fire!

1(noun) fire (chemical reaction producing a flame)
1607, Luís Vaz de Camões, Rimas, Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver
Love is a fire that burns without being seen
2(noun) fire (destructive occurrence of fire in a certain place)
Um fogo destruiu várias lojas no centro.
A fire destroyed several shops downtown.
3(intj) fire! (an order for soldiers to shoot)
Em português: coisa difícil ou trabalhosa · interjeição que mostra admiração, surpresa
Also:chama, incêndio, ardor
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