Enciendo (en. I turn on)

/enˈθjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To produce fire or light.

I light the candle to illuminate the room.

Enciendo la vela para iluminar la habitación.

To activate a device or apparatus.

I turn on the computer to check my emails.

Enciendo la computadora para revisar mis correos.

To awaken intense feelings.

His presence ignites a spark of joy in me.

Su presencia enciende una chispa de alegría en mí.

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

to ignite the flame

To awaken enthusiasm or interest in something.

encender la llama

to spark a debate

To start a discussion on a topic.

encender un debate

to ignite the heart

To provoke intense emotions.

encender el corazón

ignited

State of something that is on fire.

encendido

fire

Combination of gases in combustion that produce light and heat.

fuego

light

Radiation that makes objects visible.

luz

To increase the intensity of a party or gathering.

That music lights up the party.

Esa música enciende la fiesta.

To infuriate someone.

That comment ignited María.

Ese comentario encendió a María.