Prendido (en. Lit)

/prenˈðido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is on or has light.
The lamp is lit.
La lámpara está prendida.
In a colloquial context, refers to someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I was so lit at the party that I couldn't even talk.
Estaba tan prendido en la fiesta que no podía ni hablar.
In the realm of emotions, it can refer to someone who is very enthusiastic or excited.
I was lit with the idea of traveling.
Estaba prendido con la idea de viajar.

Etymology

The term 'lit' comes from the verb 'to light', which means to ignite or to grasp.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lit with love
To be very much in love, as if you were on fire for that person.
prendido de amor
to be lit
To be completely under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
estar prendido
more lit than ever
To be very enthusiastic or excited about something.
más prendido que nunca

Related Words

to light
To ignite or make something start burning.
prender
to ignite
To make something emit light or heat.
encender
to extinguish
To stop the emission of light or heat from something that is lit.
apagar

Slang Meanings

To be very drunk.
Last night I went out partying and ended up really lit.
Anoche me fui de fiesta y terminé bien prendido.
To be emotionally excited.
When he heard the news, he got lit with joy.
Cuando escuchó la noticia, se puso prendido de alegría.