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quema

Pronunciation: /ˈkema/

“quema” is a Spanish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. fire; flame
  2. burning

In Spanish

  1. Combustión completa de los residuos o materia orgánica hasta su conversión en cenizas.
  2. Lugar destinado para la quema.
  3. Situación económica desastrosa.

Etymology

Deverbal from quemar.

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