Prendí (en. I turned on)

/prenˈdi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To turn on an object, like a light or a machine.

I turned on the light before entering the room.

Prendí la luz antes de entrar a la habitación.

To grab or hold something.

I pulled the rope tightly so it wouldn't come loose.

Prendí la cuerda con fuerza para que no se soltara.

To begin to take place or manifest something.

I started the conversation about the topic that interests the most.

Prendí la conversación sobre el tema que más interesa.

From the verb 'prender', from Latin 'prehendere'.

I lit a fire

I lit something, like a bonfire or a stove.

prendí fuego

I turned on the TV

I turned on the television to watch something.

prendí la tele

I sparked

I started a conversation or an interest.

prendí la chispa

to light

The action of lighting something or grabbing.

prender

to press

The action of squeezing or holding.

prensar

To be under the effects of some substance, like alcohol or drugs.

After a few drinks, I am already lit.

Después de unas copas, ya estoy prendido.

To be energetic, motivated, or excited.

When I heard my favorite song, I got excited immediately.

Cuando escuché mi canción favorita, me prendí de inmediato.