Ardientes (en. Burning)

/aɾˈðjen.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It applies to something that burns or is hot.
The burning flames of the fire illuminated the darkness.
Las ardientes llamas del fuego iluminaban la oscuridad.
It refers to a very intense desire.
He had a burning desire to travel the world.
Tenía un ardiente deseo de viajar por el mundo.
It can describe an intense passion or emotion.
The burning love they felt for each other was evident.
El ardiente amor que sentían el uno por el otro era evidente.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'to burn', which comes from the Latin 'ardere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burning passion
A very intense love or desire.
pasión ardiente
burning desire
A strong need or longing for something.
deseo ardiente
burning moments
Situations charged with emotion or passion.
momentos ardientes

Related Words

ardor
Intensity of an emotion or fire.
ardor
fire
The state of combustion in a material.
fuego
heat
The quality of being hot or heated.
calor

Slang Meanings

In the heat of the moment
She always speaks in burning terms when referring to her passion for music.
Ella siempre habla en ardientes términos cuando se refiere a su pasión por la música.
To be on fire
The party was on fire, everyone was having a great time.
La fiesta estaba ardiente, todos se divertían muchísimo.