fireworks

BrE /ˈfaɪəwɜːks/ AmE /ˈfaɪrˌwɜrk/

noun en → es

1 DISPLAY [uncountable] B1

a display of coloured lights and loud noises made by exploding fireworks in the sky, especially at celebrations or festivals

fuegos artificiales

  • set off fireworks

Collocations fireworks display · New Year's Eve fireworks

  • The children set off some fireworks.

    Los niños encendieron algunos fuegos artificiales.

2 ITEM [countable] B1

a single firework that is lit and explodes to make a display of light or sound

fuego artificial, cohete

  • let off fireworks

Collocations sparkler firework · Roman candle firework

  • He let off a Roman candle.

    Él encendió un cohete de San Cirino.