Arder (en. Burn)

/arˈðeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To be on fire or emit intense heat.
The firewood burns quickly in the bonfire.
La leña arde rápidamente en la fogata.
To feel a burning sensation in the body typically associated with burns.
My stomach burns after eating so much spicy food.
Me arde el estómago después de comer tanto picante.
To have an intense desire for something.
He is burning with desire to travel the world.
Arde en deseos de viajar por el mundo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ardere', which means 'to burn' or 'to shine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to burn with love
To feel a deep desire or passion for someone.
arder de amor
to burn with desire
To have a strong longing to do something.
arder en deseos
more than burning
To feel a strong passion or interest in something.
más que arder

Related Words

fire
Set of substances that burn and give light and heat.
fuego
heat
Energy that is transmitted between bodies or systems at different temperatures.
calor
to burn
To destroy something by the action of fire.
quemar

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or enthusiastic.
That news has me burning with happiness.
Esa noticia me tiene ardiendo de felicidad.
To feel very hot under the pressure of a feeling.
I burn inside every time I see her.
Me ardo por dentro cada vez que la veo.