Encendida (en. Lit)

/enθenˈðiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is on fire or lit.
The bonfire is ignited all night.
La fogata está encendida toda la noche.
It can describe an intense or exalted mood.
She was ignited with excitement during the concert.
Estaba encendida de emoción durante el concierto.
In a figurative context, it refers to the activation of a device.
The alarm light is ignited.
La luz de la alarma está encendida.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ignited
To be very excited or active.
estar encendida
light ignited
It means that a light is working.
luz encendida
fire ignited
It refers to a fire that is burning.
fuego encendido

Related Words

to ignite
To make something start to burn or to operate.
encender
fire
Combination of heat and light produced by combustion.
fuego
to illuminate
To produce light or clarity about something.
iluminar

Slang Meanings

In this context, it can refer to someone who is very lively or energetic.
That party was ignited, everyone was dancing!
Esa fiesta estuvo encendida, ¡todos estaban bailando!
To be under the influence of a substance that generates euphoria.
She arrived at the party ignited after a night of partying.
Ella llegó a la fiesta encendida después de una noche de fiesta.