Encender (en. Light)

en-θen-der

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cause something to start burning.

We need to ignite the campfire before nightfall.

Necesitamos encender la fogata antes de que anochezca.

To activate an electrical device.

I am going to turn on the television to watch the news.

Voy a encender el televisor para ver las noticias.

To awaken an emotion or interest in someone.

His speech managed to ignite passion in the audience.

Su discurso logró encender la pasión en el público.

To initiate the combustion of a fuel.

The mechanic had to manually ignite the engine.

El mecánico tuvo que encender el motor manualmente.

From the Latin 'incendere', which means 'to set on fire'.

ignite a flame

To start fire or inflammation.

encender una llama

ignite the spirit

To motivate or encourage someone.

encender el ánimo

ignite the sense

To awaken understanding or interest in a topic.

encender el sentido

fire

Combustion process that produces heat and light.

fuego

light

Beam of visible energy that illuminates.

luz

passion

Intense feeling of love or dedication.

pasión

To light a cigarette.

I'm going to light up a cigarette to relax.

Voy a encenderme un cigarro para relajarme.

To light up the party.

Let's light up the party with good music.

Vamos a encender la fiesta con buena música.