fireplace

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ AmE /ˈfaɪrplɛs/

noun en → es

1 STRUCTURE [noun] A2

a place in a wall where a fire can be lit, usually with a chimney above it

chimenea, hogar

Collocations fireplace mantel

  • The room has a large fireplace.

    La habitación tiene una chimenea grande.

2 FEATURE [noun] B1

the decorative part of the wall around a fireplace, including the mantelpiece and shelves

chimenea, hogar decorativo

Collocations fireplace mantel

  • She decorated the fireplace with candles and flowers.

    Ella decoró la chimenea con velas y flores.