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backfires

/ˈbækfaɪərz/

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noun

Contrafuego

A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel.

Examples :

"The firefighters used backfires to protect the town from the approaching wildfire. "

Los bomberos utilizaron contrafuegos para proteger la ciudad del incendio forestal que se aproximaba.

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noun

Contraexplosión

Examples :

"The old car's backfires were so loud they startled everyone on the street. "

Las contraexplosiones del coche viejo eran tan fuertes que asustaron a todos en la calle.

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noun

Contraexplosión

A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction.

Examples :

"The old car's backfires were so loud they startled everyone on the street. "

Las contraexplosiones del coche viejo eran tan fuertes que asustaron a todos en la calle.

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noun

Explosión en el escape

An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine.

Examples :

"The mechanic diagnosed the car's loud popping noise as backfires in the exhaust system. "

El mecánico diagnosticó el fuerte ruido de estallido del coche como explosiones en el escape del sistema.

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verb

Retroceder, tener un retroceso

(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

Examples :

"The student's poorly aimed rocket backfired, sending the flaming fuel directly into his own face. "

El cohete mal apuntado del estudiante retrocedió, enviando el combustible en llamas directamente a su propia cara.

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verb

Hacer explosiones

(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.

Examples :

"The old car often backfires loudly when I try to start it in the cold. "

El coche viejo a menudo hace explosiones ruidosamente cuando intento arrancarlo en el frío.

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verb

Salir mal, fracasar

To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

Examples :

"His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."

Su intento de ganar dinero importando coches de lujo salió horriblemente mal cuando los precios del combustible se triplicaron.

outcome action negative event