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quema

burning, burn

noun KEH-mah Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Usage Note

Quema refers to the act or result of burning, often used for controlled agricultural burns (quema controlada) or arson. The related verb is quemar (to burn). The fixed expression a quemarropa (also written a quema ropa) means 'point-blank', whether of a gunshot or a blunt remark.

Examples

"La quema del campo fue intencional."

Natural Translation

The burning of the field was intentional.

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