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    Prender (en. Turn on)

    /pɾenˈdeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something burn or gain light.
    I'm going to light the fireplace to warm up the house.
    Voy a prender la chimenea para calentar la casa.
    To capture or detain someone.
    The police managed to catch the thief after a long chase.
    La policía logró prender al ladrón después de una larga persecución.
    To start a fire.
    It's important to know how to start a fire safely.
    Es importante saber cómo prender fuego de manera segura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prendere', meaning 'to take, to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set fire
    To start a fire.
    prender fuego
    to turn on the light
    To light the light.
    prender la luz
    to pay attention
    To grab someone's attention.
    prender atención

    Related Words

    preno
    Act of catching.
    preno
    grip
    Action of seizing or taking.
    prensión

    Slang Meanings

    To start using drugs, especially marijuana.
    Tonight we're going to smoke a joint at the party.
    Esta noche vamos a prender un porro en la fiesta.
    To activate romantic or sexual interest.
    That guy really turned me on.
    Ese chico realmente me prendió.