Encendidas (en. Lit)

/en.θenˈdiðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is on fire or burning.
The branches were ignited after the campfire.
Las ramas estaban encendidas después de la fogata.
That has great liveliness or intensity, like passions or emotions.
Her eyes were ignited by the emotion of the moment.
Sus ojos estaban encendidas por la emoción del momento.
Used to describe something that shines brightly.
The city lights were lit during the celebration.
Las luces de la ciudad estaban encendidas durante la celebración.

Etymology

From the verb 'encender', which comes from the Latin 'incendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lit light
Indicates that a light is active or functioning.
luz encendida
ignited passions
Refers to intense and fervent emotions.
pasiones encendidas

Related Words

to ignite
To make something start to burn.
encender
fire
Combustion process that produces light and heat.
fuego
to illuminate
To provide light to something.
iluminar

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or passionate about something.
After listening to the band, everyone was ignited.
Después de escuchar la banda, todos estaban encendidas.
To have a heated discussion.
Politics always leaves people ignited.
La política siempre deja a la gente encendidas.