This is the 10152nd most frequent Spanish word.
chimenea
A chimney or fireplace.
In this sentence, 'chimenea' refers to the architectural feature of a house used for heating purposes.
La chimenea de la sala está hecha de ladrillos.
The fireplace in the living room is made of bricks.
Here, 'chimenea' refers to the external structure of a building venting smoke from the fireplace.
Se ve humo saliendo de la chimenea del tejado.
Smoke can be seen coming out of the chimney on the roof.
In this usage, 'chimenea' refers to the warm space around the heating structure where people convene.