Encendidos (en. On)

/enθenˈðidos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of something on fire or burning.
The ignitions of the fire in the fireplace were comforting.
Los encendidos del fuego en la chimenea eran reconfortantes.
Figuratively, it refers to excitement or passion in a discussion.
The conversation turned into heated debates about politics.
La conversación se tornó en encendidos debates sobre política.
verb
Act of setting something on fire or causing something to burn.
The firefighter ignited the stove to warm the house.
El bombero encendió el fogón para calentar la casa.
To activate something that produces light or heat.
I turned on the garden lights for the party.
Encendí las luces del jardín para la fiesta.

Etymology

From the verb "encender," which comes from the Latin 'incendere,' meaning 'to set fire' or 'to burn.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ignited
To be very excited or enthusiastic about a topic.
estar encendido
ignited spirits
Intense emotions in a discussion.
encendidos ánimos
is ignited with rage
To be very angry.
está encendido de rabia

Related Words

to ignite
To fall in flames or start a fire.
encender
fire
Combustion that produces light and heat.
fuego
flame
Fire in a visible state.
llama

Slang Meanings

To be very motivated or excited.
That movie left him ignited.
Esa película lo dejó encendido.
To be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Last night he was ignited at the party.
Anoche estaba encendido en la fiesta.