Encendedor (en. Lighter)

/enseɲdeˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A device used to start combustion, typically of a flammable material.

Example Sentence: I used a lighter to start the campfire.

Usé un encendedor para encender la fogata.

Definition: A portable instrument that produces a spark or flame.

Example Sentence: I always carry a lighter in my pocket.

Siempre llevo un encendedor en mi bolsillo.

Definition: A safety element that allows lighting without burns.

Example Sentence: The kitchen lighter is ideal for lighting the stove.

El encendedor de cocina es ideal para encender la estufa.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'to light,' which comes from the Latin 'incendere.'

Phrase: to spark something

Meaning: To initiate something that can grow or develop.

encender la chispa

Phrase: to run out of lighter

Meaning: Not having the necessary object to start a fire.

quedarse sin encendedor

Phrase: to set fire to

Meaning: To ignite something with a lighter.

darle fuego a

Related Word: fire

Description: Combustion of a material that produces light and heat.

fuego

Related Word: flame

Description: The visible phenomenon produced by combustion.

llama

Related Word: torch

Description: A device similar to a lighter, specifically designed to ignite.

mechero

Slang Meaning: Cigarette

Example: I'm going out to buy a lighter, as I no longer have one for the cigarette.

Voy a salir a comprar un encendedor, que ya no tengo para el cigarrillo.

Slang Meaning: Fire

Example: Can you lend me your lighter to start the fire in the grill?

¿Me prestas tu encendedor para hacer fuego en la parrilla?