Abrasa (en. Burns)

/aˈβɾasa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To cause damage by intense fire or heat.
The fire burns everything in its path.
El fuego abrasa todo a su paso.
To consume with fervor or passion.
His love for music burns him every day.
Su amor por la música lo abrasa cada día.
To provoke intense or extreme sensations.
The sun burns my skin on this day.
El sol abrasa mi piel en este día.

Etymology

From the verb 'to burn', of Latin origin 'abradere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burns like fire
Indicates that something is very intense or passionate.
abrasa como el fuego
burns the earth
Refers to an extreme drought that burns vegetation.
abrasa la tierra
burns from within
Describes an intense inner feeling, such as anger or passion.
abrasa por dentro

Related Words

to burn
Verb that means to burn or heat intensely.
abrasar
burned
Adjective that describes something that has been burned or cooked at high temperatures.
abrasado
burning
Noun that refers to the process of burning or the effect of being burned.
abrasamiento

Slang Meanings

To be very angry or upset.
When they ignored me, it burns me.
Cuando me ignoraron, me abrasa.
To feel an intense attraction for someone.
Since I saw her, my heart burns.
Desde que la vi, me abrasa el corazón.