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    Encendiendo (en. Turning on)

    [enθen'djendo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something start burning.
    She is igniting the campfire for the night.
    Ella está encendiendo la fogata para la noche.
    To initiate the operation of an electrical device.
    By turning on the television, we started watching the movie.
    Encendiendo el televisor, comenzamos a ver la película.
    To activate a flame or fire.
    The firefighter was igniting a controlled bonfire.
    El bombero estaba encendiendo una hoguera controlada.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ignite the spark
    To initiate an interest or enthusiasm.
    encender la chispa
    ignite the passion
    To awaken strong emotions or desires.
    encender la pasión
    igniting the flame
    Making a feeling or situation rekindle.
    encendiendo la llama

    Related Words

    encender
    To make something start burning.
    encender
    fire
    Heat and light produced by combustion.
    fuego
    light
    Energy that allows visibility.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    To be very excited or lively.
    Today he is very excited about the concert.
    Hoy está muy encendiendo por el concierto.
    To feel a strong attraction towards someone.
    Since I met him, he has me all fired up.
    Desde que lo conocí, me tiene encendiendo.
    To become restless or agitated intensely.
    That news has him fired up all day.
    Esa noticia lo tiene encendiendo todo el día.