Abrasado (en. Scorched)

/abɾaˈsado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been burned or has received great heat.
The ground was scorched by the fire.
El terreno estaba abrasado por el fuego.
Said of someone who is very angry or irritated.
I was scorched after the argument.
Estaba abrasado después de la discusión.
Describes a sensation of extreme heat.
The scorched sun made me look for shade.
El sol abrasado me hizo buscar sombra.

Etymology

From the verb 'to scorch', which means to burn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be scorched
To be very angry.
estar abrasado
scorched sun
An extremely hot sun.
sol abrasado

Related Words

scorch
To burn something thoroughly.
abrasar
scorching
The action of burning or losing heat.
abrasamiento
scorching
That burns or causes a burning sensation.
abrasante

Slang Meanings

To be very upset.
When he saw the snub, he got scorched.
Cuando vio el desaire, se puso abrasado.
To suffer extreme heat.
With this weather, I'm going to be scorched at the beach.
Con este tiempo, voy a quedar abrasado en la playa.