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    Abrasaba (en. Was burning)

    /a.bra.'sa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Burn or heat something to a high point.
    The fire was quickly burning the wood.
    El fuego abrasaba la madera rápidamente.
    Cause great suffering or discomfort.
    The sadness burned her heart after the loss.
    La tristeza abrasaba su corazón tras la pérdida.
    Gradually consume something, such as resources.
    Excessive energy use was burning the household budget.
    El uso excesivo de energía abrasaba el presupuesto del hogar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abrasare', meaning to burn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burns someone
    Inflict severe emotional pain.
    abrasa a alguien
    the blazing sun
    A very strong and hot sun.
    el sol abrasador
    hug until it burns
    Hold someone with such intensity that it becomes overwhelming.
    abrazar hasta abrasar

    Related Words

    burn
    Verb that means to burn something.
    abrasar
    coat
    Garment that protects from the cold.
    abrigo
    abrasion
    Action of rubbing or wearing something away.
    abrasión

    Slang Meanings

    When something is very intense or overwhelming.
    That party was so good that it burned me.
    Esa fiesta estuvo tan buena que me abrasó.
    To feel a lot of heat or discomfort from something or someone.
    As soon as I walked in, the heat burned me.
    Nada más entrar, me abrasó el calor.