fogueira — meaning in English

English meaning

• bonfire noun A large outdoor fire, often lit for celebration or to burn unwanted material.
• campfire noun An outdoor fire built at a campsite for cooking, warmth, light, and gathering around.
• stake noun A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.

Senses

fogueira is used for these senses in English:

• campfire A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.
• stake (with definite article) The piece of timber to which a person condemned to death was affixed to be burned.

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