Ardía (en. Was burning)
/arˈdia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of burning something or being on fire.
The fire was burning intensely in the fireplace.
El fuego ardía intensamente en la chimenea.
It is used to describe a feeling of great passion or intensity.
Their relationship was burning with passion.
La relación entre ellos ardía de pasión.
Refers to something that is in a state of extreme heat.
The sun was blazing in the summer sky.
El sol ardía en el cielo del verano.
Etymology
From Latin 'ardere', which means 'to burn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be burning with desire
To feel an intense desire.
estar ardiendo en deseos
to have a burning heart
To feel a great passion or love.
tener el corazón ardiendo
the fire burned in his/her interior
Reflects an intense emotion.
el fuego ardía en su interior
Related Words
arder
Verb that means to be on fire or to burn.
arder
wildfire
Fire that causes destruction.
incendio
heat
High temperature, especially in an intense context.
calor
Slang Meanings
To feel very excited or passionate.
After meeting her, my heart burned for her.
Después de conocerla, mi corazón ardía por ella.
To be in a tense or dangerous situation.
Things were heated between them during the discussion.
La cosa estaba ardía entre ellos durante la discusión.