Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Encendían (en. Lit)

    /en.senˈdjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To produce fire or light.
    They lit the campfire every night.
    Ellos encendían la fogata cada noche.
    To make something start burning.
    The firefighters lit the torches for the ceremony.
    Los bomberos encendían las antorchas para la ceremonia.
    To activate an electrical device.
    They lit the stadium lights.
    Ellos encendían las luces del estadio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incendere’, which means 'to set fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ignite the spark
    To start something, to take the first step.
    encender la chispa
    ignite the passion
    To provoke intense interest or emotion.
    encender la pasión
    light the fuse
    To initiate a conflict or incident.
    encender la mecha

    Related Words

    ignite
    To make something start burning or shining.
    encender
    fire
    Combustion that produces light and heat.
    fuego
    light
    Visible electromagnetic radiation.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    To light a cigarette.
    He always lit a joint before going out.
    Él siempre encendían un porro antes de salir.
    To provoke enthusiasm.
    The music lifted everyone's spirits.
    La música encendían el ánimo de todos.