noun🔗ShareContrafuegoA 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."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.environmentdisasterfuelactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraexplosiónAn explosion produced either by a running internal combustion engine that occurs in the air intake or exhaust system rather than inside the combustion chamber or unburned fuel or hydrocarbons ignited somewhere in the exhaust system."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.technicalvehiclemachinesoundenergyfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraexplosiónA 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."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.technicalmachineenergyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExplosión en el escapeAn explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine."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.technicalmachinevehiclesoundenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, 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."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.technicalmachineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer explosiones(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound."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.vehiclesoundmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalir mal, fracasarTo fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune."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.outcomeactionnegativeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
